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Litigation

Grocery Manufacturers Association v. EPA

Date
2010
Geography
District of Columbia
Part of
Grocery Manufacturers Association v. EPA

About this case

Filing year
2010
Status
Order issued denying rehearing.
Geography
Docket number
10-1380
Court/admin entity
United States → Federal Courts → D.C. Cir.
Case category
Federal Statutory Claims → Clean Air Act → Industry Lawsuits → Renewable Fuel Standards
Principal law
United States → Clean Air Act (CAA)
At issue
Challenge EPA’s decision to allow more ethanol in fuel for 2001-06 cars and light trucks.

Documents

Filing Date
Type
Action Taken
Document
Summary
01/15/2013
Decision
Order issued denying rehearing.
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The D.C. Circuit denied a motion from grocery producers to rehear lawsuits challenging EPA’s decision allowing gasoline containing up to 15 percent ethanol (E15) allowed in gasoline for 2001 and newer automobiles.
08/17/2012
Decision
Opinion issued.
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The D.C. Circuit dismissed lawsuits challenging EPA’s decision to increase the allowable ethanol content in gasoline on standing grounds, holding that none of the industry groups that challenged the decision could show that they were harmed by the rule. In a 2-1 decision, the court held that, on its face, the waivers did not directly impose regulatory restrictions, costs, or other burdens on any of the groups. 

Summary

Challenge EPA’s decision to allow more ethanol in fuel for 2001-06 cars and light trucks.