North Carolina Holds Back On Suing EPA Over Petition To Expand OTC

摘要

North Carolina is holding back on its threat to file a lawsuit to compel EPA to respond to a petition by several states asking the agency to greatly expand the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) of Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states where tougher ozone control measures apply than elsewhere, as uncertainty lingers over EPA's response. Sources within OTC states say North Carolina appears to want a quick response by the agency that would ensure the Tar Heel State is excluded from any expanded region.