Environmental Groups Bring CEQA Challenges of CARB’s Amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Earlier this week, two environmental groups sued the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) for approving amendments (the “Amendments”) to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (“LCFS”). CARB had voted to amend the LCFS on November 8, 2024, with the intent of lowering the carbon intensity of the fuel mix in California and encouraging the use of low-carbon transportation fuels. For more details on the LCFS Amendment changes, see Sidley’s Alert.
EPA Appeals Dismissal of Suit Against eBay
On November 26, 2024, the United States, on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), appealed a district court decision dismissing the government’s claims that eBay violated the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
California Kicks Off Special Legislative Session in Response to Presidential Election
On December 2, California lawmakers began a special legislative session, convened by Democratic Governor Newsom, aimed at bolstering state support for opposing the incoming U.S. presidential administration.