In Marin Audubon Society v. FAA, the D.C. Circuit held the White House Council on Environmental Quality ("CEQ") lacks authority to issue binding regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA")....more
11/18/2024
/ Air Pollution ,
Air Quality Standards ,
Audubon Society ,
Aviation Industry ,
CEQ ,
Department of Environmental Quality ,
Environmental Policies ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Lack of Authority ,
NEPA ,
Regulatory Authority
The aviation industry, including air carriers and aircraft manufacturers, has taken significant steps toward increasing the environmental sustainability of the industry. Overall, many airlines have demonstrated a commitment...more
11/5/2021
/ Air Pollution ,
Aircraft ,
Airlines ,
Aviation Industry ,
Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) ,
Climate Action Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Environmental Policies ,
Fuel Standards ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Pollution Control
On January 11, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") issued the first-ever U.S. greenhouse gas ("GHG") emission standards for aircraft (the "Standards"). The Standards align with the United Nations...more
3/3/2021
/ Air Pollution ,
Aircraft ,
Biden Administration ,
Clean Air Act ,
Climate Change ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
ICAO ,
Transportation Industry