Clean Power Plan Litigation Update

Environmental Law & Property Rights Practice Group Podcast On Tuesday, September 27, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear�West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, the case that will determine the fate of President Obama�s Clean Power Plan. If enacted, the Clean Power Plan would set a national limit for carbon emissions, and require each state to reduce its own output and meet state-specific standards. In February, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to stay the Clean Power regulations while the case was pending in the D.C. Court. Twenty-four states, and various energy producers, have joined the suit against the federal government. Does the EPA have the authority to regulate a state�s carbon emissions under the Clean Air Act? Elbert Lin, the Solicitor General of West Virginia, will join us to discuss the arguments as briefed in this highly important case. Featuring: Mr. Elbert Lin,�Solicitor General, State of West Virginia