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Trump administration says endangerment finding repeal “irrelevant” to state climate superfund suit

Published 17:17 on March 16, 2026 / Last updated at 17:17 on March 16, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Litigation)

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The administration of US President Donald Trump (R) said on Friday that the EPA’s recent rescission of its 2009 endangerment finding does not affect its challenge to a state climate superfund law, arguing the rule change is “irrelevant” to the case.
The administration of US President Donald Trump (R) said on Friday that the EPA’s recent rescission of its 2009 endangerment finding does not affect its challenge to a state climate superfund law, arguing the rule change is “irrelevant” to the case.


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