On April 20, 2017, EPA asked the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to pause challenges to greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards for new large and heavy-duty vehicles to allow the agency to review a request for reconsideration submitted by the petitioner in one of the proceedings challenging the standards. That petitioner—the Truck Trailers Manufacturers Association, Inc. (TTMA)—partially opposed the pause in the litigation because EPA did not propose to stay or extend the standards’ effective dates. TTMA argued that the 90-day abeyance sought by EPA would unfairly prejudice it and its members because they faced “imminent compliance obligations.” TTMA indicated it was willing to support a 30-day delay in setting a briefing schedule.

Challenge to greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency standards for medium- and heavy-duty engines and vehicles.

Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, Inc. v. EPA

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EPA Asked to Pause Litigation Challenging Greenhouse Gas Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

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EPA Asked to Pause Litigation Challenging Greenhouse Gas Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

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