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California sues to block US EPA bid to send clean air waivers to Congress

Published 23:21 on June 22, 2026 / Last updated at 23:21 on June 22, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Litigation, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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California sued the Trump administration on Monday over the US EPA’s decision to reclassify four state clean air waivers as rules subject to congressional review, arguing the move threatens the state’s authority to enforce long-standing vehicle and equipment emissions standards.
California sued the Trump administration on Monday over the US EPA’s decision to reclassify four state clean air waivers as rules subject to congressional review, arguing the move threatens the state’s authority to enforce long-standing vehicle and equipment emissions standards.


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