[Washington 24th Reuters]-Trump's US administration warned on the 24th that it would raise billions of dollars in federal highway fund funding due to poor air quality in California. The conflict over the environmental administration and the state is intensifying.
Mr. Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), wrote in a letter to the Director of Nichols, California Air Resources Bureau, saying, “(the state) did not perform the most basic mission in the Clean Air Act” He pointed out that he did not promptly present a plan for the goal.
The EPA points out that California should withdraw its non-functional plan. These plans may be rejected by the EPA, in which case a “highway fund sanctions” will be invoked and “the federal transportation projects / subsidies in certain areas of California may be suspended” Said.
California is expected to receive over $ 4 billion from the Federal Highway Fund for the year starting October 1. On the other hand, the state is arguing against the administration, ignoring President Trump's deregulation policy and introducing strict regulations on automobile exhaust emissions.
Governor Newsam pointed out that the EPA's attitude is a “threat” aimed solely at retaliation. "The White House is threatening us and trying to create a new way to pollute our air. California defends our clean air laws from President Trump's attack," he said.
(* Please refer to the related content menu on the right side of the screen for related information such as original articles)
