🌬️Proposed Consent Decree Under Clean Air Act
Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit
Summary
In accordance with the Clean Air Act, as amended (CAA or the Act), notice is given of a proposed consent decree in Little Manila Rising, et al. v. U.S. EPA, et al., No. 4:24-cv-07768-HSG. On November 7, 2024, Plaintiffs Little Manila Rising, Medical Advocates for Healthy Air and Sierra Club filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA" or the "Agency") failed to perform certain non-discretionary duties in accordance with the Act to take final action on a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of California. EPA is providing notice of this proposed consent decree, which would resolve all claims in the case by establishing a deadline for EPA to take final action as specified in the decree.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The regulatory text involves a proposed consent decree under the Clean Air Act requiring the EPA to take action on state implementation plans, impacting businesses in California that might be affected by air quality regulations. Compliance with new deadlines could influence operational practices and financial liabilities for affected industries.