Western States Hope To Minimize Impact Of Court Ruling On Regional Haze

Western state officials are trying to assess whether they can minimize the impact of a recent federal court ruling that may invalidate an emissions trading program for several western states designed to improve visibility. A source with the Western Governors' Association (WGA) says there is some discussion underway on whether it might be possible for states or EPA provide additional analysis to bolster the legal basis for the trading program. "We are going to look at the decision and determine...