EPA PROPOSES RULE ON GREENHOUSE GASES
July 23, 2015
The Environmental Protection Agency on June 10, 2015 issued a proposed rule finding that greenhouse gas emissions from certain classes of aircraft engines are contributing to air pollution and endangering public health. The proposed rule seeks input on a variety of issues related to: setting an international CO2 standard for aircraft; ICAO’s progress in establishing global aircraft standards that achieve meaningful reductions in CO2 emissions; and the potential use of section 231 of the Clean Air Act to adopt and implement corresponding aircraft engine GHG emission standards domestically (provided the EPA promulgates findings that engine emissions contribute to air pollution). A deadline for comment submissions has not yet been set.
The EPA will hold a public hearing on August 11, 2015 in Washington, DC, at the William Jefferson Clinton East Building, Room 1153. The last day to pre-register in advance to speak at the hearing will be August 6, 2015. The hearing will start at 10:00 am local time and continue until everyone has had a chance to speak.
Please let us know if you would like further information on the rule or are interested in submitting comments.
If you have any questions, please contact Evelyn Sahr (esahr@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6622) or Drew Derco (dderco@eckertseamans.com, 202-659-6665).