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July 1, 2009

EPA OKs tougher fuel rules in California

  • This sets the stage for a national requirement expected to mirror the state's effort to raise fuel economy standards.
    • By H. JOSEF HEBERT
    Associated Press Writer

    WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency gave the go-ahead Tuesday for California to impose stringent regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, setting the stage for a national requirement expected to mirror the state's effort.

    California has been fighting the federal EPA over the issue for years.


     
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