Frankfort, KY – In response to legal action by environmental and conservation groups, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia signed a final consent decree Friday that requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to speed up action on haze pollution plans from 32 states that have submitted proposals.
In response to legal action by Earthjustice, Environment Integrity Project, National Parks Conservation Association, and Sierra Club, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia signed a consent decree today that includes deadlines for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take action on 32 states’ plans to reduce haze pollution that harms air quality in many of our most treasured national parks and wilderness areas.