EPA WAIVER, INDUSTRY NONCOMPLIANCE MAY THWART ARB VEHICLE GHG RULE

The implementation of the air board's landmark greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations for passenger and light-duty vehicles faces several substantial administrative hurdles over the next several years, in addition to a likely lawsuit by the auto industry. Not only must the board convince U.S. EPA that a Clean Air Act waiver is warranted to allow the rules to take effect, it faces future noncompliance by the industry based on arguments that there is inadequate lead-time to meet the new technology requirements,...