Oregon appeals court finds the rules for the state's climate program are invalid

Oregon appeals court finds the rules for the state's climate program are invalid

9 months ago
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https://apnews.com/article/oregon-climate-law-lawsuit-rules-invalid-1d0271c27233c39e89543b4e6d0c3049

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A state appeals court in Oregon decided late Wednesday that the rules for a program designed to limit and drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel companies are invalid. The program, started in 2022, is one of the strongest climate programs in the nation.

State environmental officials said the court's decision hinges on an administrative error and doesn’t touch on whether the state Department of Environmental Quality has the authority to implement the program. The Climate Protection Program targets a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels and natural gas by 2050.