In a press release today, Governor Jim Douglas has responded to the EPA's recent decision to grant California a wavier for its standards restricting carbon emissions from motor vehicles. The Governor describes the wavier as a significant step in the right direction for Vermont and others states with similar emission standards.
Auto emissions are one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas concentrations, wrote Governor Douglas. This is particularly true in Vermont where the transportation sector accounts for approximately 45 percent of our carbon footprint. That is why reducing an emission from automobiles is so important here in Vermont.
The Clean Air Act clearly provides states with the right to adopt these emission standards. EPA s decision to grant a waiver now allows states to enforce these standards. This decision by Administrator Jackson embraces states rights and I applaud the EPA action.
Governor Douglas responds to California emission wavier
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