By ERICA WERNER, Associated Press Writer
Published: May 23, 2007
WASHINGTON - Backed by numerous environmental groups and about a dozen other states, California officials demanded federal permission Tuesday to impose their own greenhouse gas emission controls on cars and other vehicles.
The only voice of opposition at an Environmental Protection Agency hearing came from an auto industry lobbyist who deemed California’s approach “counterproductive” and said there was no proof it would help deal with global warming.
“This is more important than any issue that EPA’s going to have to face,” California Attorney General Jerry Brown told regulators who will recommend whether to give California the waiver it needs to implement its emissions law.
At least 11 other states are ready to follow California’s lead.
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