Legal Opinion
Commonwealth of Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, State of Connecticut, Intervenors
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided June 13, 1997No. 95-1163, 95-1177 and 95-1180PublishedCited by 43 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge RANDOLPH.
RANDOLPH, Circuit Judge:
These are consolidated petitions for review of a final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act (“CAA”). The rule is aimed at reducing ozone pollution in the northeastern United States. It requires the twelve states in the region and the District of Columbia to adopt what is essentially California’s vehicle emission program. Opposing the rule, and appearing here as petitioners, are the Commonwealth of Virginia, and three associations representing automobile manufacturers and…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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3Cited by43 opinions
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