Basics of the Clean Air Act
Originally enacted in 1963, the Clean Air Act (CAA) is the primary federal law regulating air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. It has major impacts on the environment, human health, and the economy. It still faces challenges in court-a notable example of this is the recent West Virginia v. EPA case decided last year, which addressed the EPA’s authority under the Clean Air Act to set emissions limits for power plants based on generation shifting. The Biden administration is also proposing stricter federal emissions standards this year under the CAA for vehicles.
As regulations under the CAA continue to be at the center of developments in environmental law, this session will explore both the foundations and some real-world examples of the Clean Air Act. Our expert faculty will dive into:
permitting programs,
air quality planning regulations,
standards for major sources, area sources, and mobile sources,
and major developments, including regulation of greenhouse gases under the Biden administration.
Panelists:
Pam Giblin, Senior Policy Advisor, Climate Leadership Council, Moderator
Jay Duffy, Litigation Director, Clean Air Task Force
Varun Shekhar, Shareholder, Babst Calland