EPA Decision To Pave Way For Changes In Fuel Efficiency Rules: Sources

"WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Administration plans to declare by April 1 that the Obama administration’s vehicle efficiency rules through 2025 are “not appropriate,” two officials briefed on the matter said Friday.

The “not appropriate” declaration will allow the Trump administration to reopen vehicle emissions rules announced in 2011 and agreed to by automakers.

The administration is considering significant changes that would make it easier for automakers to meet regulations, a move that could boost vehicle pollution.

The EPA is expected to declare that the existing 2022-2025 model year rules on fuel economy must be revised but not immediately propose new requirements, the people said. The rules sought to double average fleet-wide fuel efficiency to about 50 miles (80 km) per gallon by 2025."

David Shepardson reports for Reuters March 21, 2018.

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