Publication date:
June 27, 2024
SC's Halt on EPA's Air-Quality Initiative
The Supreme Court's decision to pause the EPA's downwind pollution regulation signifies a regulatory setback with implications for future environmental policies.
Policy
The Supreme Court's recent decision to halt the Environmental Protection Agency's 'good neighbor' plan, aimed at curbing downwind pollution, presents a significant roadblock to the agency's air-quality regulation efforts. The legal intricacies surrounding this decision underscore the complexities of balancing regulatory goals with industry demands, setting a precedent for future environmental policy challenges.