In accord with the President’s June 2013 Climate Action Plan, EPA plans to use existing Clean Air Act authority to develop greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) standards for new and existing sources.  The scope of EPA’s authority under existing law is important given the lack of Congressional action to specifically address GHGs.

The Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) has recently announced the availability of a comprehensive memorandum prepared by members of the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL).  This memorandum discusses the history and background of Section 111(d) of the Act and is expected to serve as a valuable resource in connection with EPA’s anticipated rulemaking efforts in this area later this year.

Covington & Burling LLP senior counsel Theodore Garrett is on the Board of Regents of ACOEL and is the College’s liaison to ECOS.

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Theodore Garrett, a former Chair of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy and Resources, represents companies and trade associations in federal and state litigation and administrative proceedings, compliance matters and transactions involving federal and state environmental and natural resource matters. He has…

Theodore Garrett, a former Chair of the ABA Section of Environment, Energy and Resources, represents companies and trade associations in federal and state litigation and administrative proceedings, compliance matters and transactions involving federal and state environmental and natural resource matters. He has served as counsel in more than 50 reported cases concerning air quality, water quality, and hazardous waste matters, and he has also served a mediator and arbitrator.

According to Who’s Who Legal, “Ted Garrett garnered more votes than any other lawyer for 10 consecutive years…. He exemplifies the dedication and commitment of lawyers to not just their clients but also to shaping laws and regulations. Chambers USA’s America’s Leading Business Lawyers states that Theodore Garrett enjoys “a longstanding reputation for being ‘a very solid and very smart environmental lawyer’” and “comes particularly recommended for his strengths in disputes.”