Environmental Regulatory Matters Our People

EPA's Endangerment Determination, Tailpipe Rule, Timing Rule, and Tailoring Rule survive multiple challenges, confirming EPA's ability to require permits under the Clean Air Act for emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

The U.S. Department of the Interior issues proposed rules for hydraulic fracturing on federal and Indian lands; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issues draft Underground Injection Control program permitting guidance for wells that use diesel fuels.