Air Alliance Houston, California Communities Against Toxics, Coalition For a Safe Environment, Community In-Power and Development Association Inc., Del Amo Action Committee, Environmental Integrity Project, Louisiana Bucket Brigade, Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services v. Gina McCarthy
Published: Mar. 1, 2014 | Result Date: Feb. 4, 2014 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 1:12-cv-01607-RMC Settlement – Rule Approval
Court
USDC Washington, DC
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Jennifer E. Duggan
(Duggan McHugh Law Corporation)
Seth L. Johnson
(Earthjustice)
Defendant
Facts
Air Alliance Houston sued Gina McCarthy, the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Air Alliance alleged that the EPA had failed to perform its obligations under the Clean Air Act, and had not reviewed and revised national emission standards for petroleum refineries. It argued that the EPA had an obligation to review and promulgate new standards, but had not done so.
Result
The parties agreed to enter a consent decree to settle the case. The EPA agreed to review and revise emission standards, as required by the Clean Air Act. Plaintiffs would also be able to seek attorney fees and costs.
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