Could Congress head off action by EPA on emissions?

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The likely scenario is.....

Obama will use Copenhagen (December '09) as a springboard to give the EPA direction in regulating CO2. It is unlikely the EPA will act on its own before then.

Even if no treaty is generated, Obama will direct the EPA to start enforcing the proposed U.S. position once he returns. Of course, if he signs a treaty, even though it is highly unlikely the Senate would ratify it, you can be sure Obama will direct the EPA to implement every bit of it - thus doing an end run around the Senate.

It's a sad day indeed when unelected members of a regulatory agency are empowered to supersede the role of Congress - both in law and treaty.

Posted by: Takalok   Posted on: 10/27/09 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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