CSAPR Remand Marks First Biden EPA Air Policy Sent For OMB Review

EPA has sent for White House Office of Management & Budget (OMB) pre-publication review its final rule that responds to an appellate court ruling forcing it to strengthen the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) emissions trading program, a move required by a legal deadline but that also represents the first Biden EPA air rule to seek OMB approval. According to OMB’s website, EPA sent the final rule for pre-publication review Feb. 24, making it likely the first major air rule...