DC Circ. Revives Emergency Defense Rule For Air Polluters

By Juan-Carlos Rodriguez ( September 5, 2025, 12:17 PM EDT) -- The D.C. Circuit on Friday restored air pollution-emitting facilities' right to defend themselves against alleged violations of the Clean Air Act by blaming emergency circumstances, finding that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's attempt to ban the practice was unlawful....

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