California, Allies Reject EPA Rationale For Revoking Vehicle GHG Power

California, 22 other states and 11 environmental groups are expanding on claims that EPA lacked statutory authority to revoke permission for states to pursue their own vehicle greenhouse gas programs, saying the action was unlawful and that it ignored “reliance interests” and the programs’ benefits in cutting air pollution. The arguments by the Golden State and its allies are detailed in Oct. 14 reply briefs filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Union...