Oregon
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has launched the rulemaking process to re-establish a program to significantly reduce Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions, of similar scope and ambition as the now invalidated Climate Protection Program
Eugene, OR – According to the state officials, this follows the Oregon Court of Appeals’ December decision to invalidate the rules due to a procedural error in the original rulemaking notice.
The Climate Protection Program was a critical component to meeting Oregon’s greenhouse.
The objective of this new rulemaking is to re-establish an enforceable and declining limit, or cap, on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels used throughout Oregon, including diesel, gasoline, natural gas and propane.
The first rulemaking advisory committee meeting will be on April 2, 2024.
This meeting is open to the public to attend and there will be time dedicated for public comment.
-
Oregon1 week agoGovernor Tina Kotek reacts to Supreme Court decision, says ruling opens the door to voter suppression and marks major setback for voting rights
-
Oregon1 week agoGov. Tina Kotek launches major push against Trump-era immigration enforcement with controversial new Oregon laws
-
Eugene1 week agoLocal nurse recognized after performing CPR on person who collapsed at out-of-state airport
-
Eugene1 week agoEugene Police arrest 37-year-old man after blocking traffic and striking bus with bullhorn during protest near federal building
-
Eugene1 week agoMultiple arrests made during Eugene Police retail theft enforcement at Fred Meyer
-
Eugene4 days agoEight individuals charged in transnational drug trafficking operation spanning Oregon, California, and other states with Eugene Police assistance
-
Eugene4 days agoMan taken to hospital after ingesting unknown substance during arrest at Eugene Police facility, authorities say
-
Eugene1 week agoEugene Police Department to conduct pedestrian safety operation at 17th and Patterson on May 6
