Republican AGs Say ‘Major Questions’ Doctrine Should Sink Asbestos Rule

A coalition of 12 Republican attorneys general (AGs) says the landmark Supreme Court decision narrowing EPA’s climate authority under the “major questions” doctrine also undercuts the agency’s proposed TSCA rule that would ban chrysotile asbestos, though environmental and industry attorneys alike appear skeptical judges will embrace that argument. In joint July 13 comments , the AGs argue that EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) proposal “fails to account for whether EPA has statutory authority to impose a flat ban on...