Clean Power Plan Litigation Update

Published: Sept. 1, 2016, 10:50 p.m.

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Environmental Law & Property Rights Practice Group Podcast

On Tuesday, September 27, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear\\xa0West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, the case that will determine the fate of President Obama\\u2019s Clean Power Plan. If enacted, the Clean Power Plan would set a national limit for carbon emissions, and require each state to reduce its own output and meet state-specific standards. In February, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to stay the Clean Power regulations while the case was pending in the D.C. Court. Twenty-four states, and various energy producers, have joined the suit against the federal government. Does the EPA have the authority to regulate a state\\u2019s carbon emissions under the Clean Air Act? Elbert Lin, the Solicitor General of West Virginia, will join us to discuss the arguments as briefed in this highly important case.

Featuring:

  • Mr. Elbert Lin,\\xa0Solicitor General, State of West Virginia
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