California v. Chao - Other

Lawsuit challenging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's final rule preempting state regulation of carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles.

California v. Chao

notice of voluntary dismissal

California v. Chao - notice of voluntary dismissal

status report

California v. Chao - status report

NGOs Voluntarily Dismissed Challenge to NHTSA Preemption Rule for Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions

motion

California v. Chao - motion

order

California v. Chao - order

Challenge to EPA and NHTSA’s “One National Program” for Vehicle Emission Standards to Proceed Initially in D.C. Circuit

response

California v. Chao - response

notice

California v. Chao - notice

motion to intervene

California v. Chao - motion to intervene

motion to dismiss

California v. Chao - motion to dismiss

opposition

California v. Chao - opposition

reply

California v. Chao - reply

notice of intent

California v. Chao - notice of intent

complaint

States and Cities Challenged Rule Preempting State Regulation of Vehicle Carbon Dioxide Emissions

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