6 Jan 2025
🌱EPA Grants California Waiver for Advanced Clean Cars II Standards
California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") is providing notice of its decision granting the California Air Resources Board's ("CARB's") request for a waiver of Clean Air Act preemption for its Advanced Clean Cars II ("ACC II") regulations. EPA's decision was issued under the authority of the Clean Air Act ("CAA" or "Act") section 209.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The EPA's decision grants California the authority to implement stricter pollution control standards, impacting vehicle manufacturers' compliance requirements, particularly for the 2026 model year. Companies must adapt to ongoing regulatory changes, which may affect production costs and market strategies.