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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia threw out the EPA’s “Cross-State Air Pollution Rule,” finding that the EPA exceeded its statutory authority with the rule. In response to the ruling, ACCCE’s Senior Vice President for Communication Evan Tracey released the following statement:
“The full implications of this decision must be analyzed, but at first glance this appears to be very good news for Americans who depend on the reliable and affordable electricity generated by coal.
“More than a dozen states brought this case forward, and ACCCE commends them for the hard work and commitment they have shown in standing up for balanced environmental policies. The Cross-State Air Pollution Rule would have led to higher energy prices, job losses and premature coal plant retirements.
“Through existing law -- the EPA’s Clean Air Interstate Rule -- and current and future investments in clean coal technology, air quality will continue to improve. Hopefully, today’s decision will cause the EPA to reevaluate their overzealous approach, and pursue more balanced environmental and energy policies.”