EPA Rescission of Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles

This course provides a detailed examination of the EPA’s latest rule rescinding the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and repealing all greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty vehicles and engines. Gain clarity on the revised statutory interpretation under the Clean Air Act, the legal reasoning behind the EPA’s withdrawal, and the immediate effects for automotive manufacturers, importers, and regulatory professionals. The course also addresses the influence of the major questions doctrine on this regulatory shift, and what it means for compliance, reporting, and future policy directions.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Describe the legal and regulatory context for the EPA’s Final Rule on heavy-duty engine and vehicle emissions.
* Identify the key compliance requirements, including emissions standards, testing, certification, and reporting.
* Implement actionable steps to achieve compliance within required deadlines.
* Understand the consequences of non-compliance, including enforcement actions and penalties.
* Apply technical definitions, test procedures, and calculation methods relevant to the rule.
* Recognize the impact of the rule on various stakeholders and the importance of public participation.
* Assess the economic, environmental, and administrative implications of the rule.
* Navigate special provisions, exemptions, and ongoing compliance obligations.