FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :     Friday, October 23, 2015
CONTACT:  Sara Rabern (605)773-3215 

South Dakota Attorney General Jackley to Challenge EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards

 
PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the rule establishing performance standards for greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing fossil fuel fired power plants.
"We all recognize the importance of protecting our environment and developing energy efficiency, but I am concerned the EPA has once again exceeded its authority granted by Congress and reduced the decision-making authority of our State.  The EPA’s actions will directly affect energy costs and potential energy availability to South Dakota consumers.  I intend to work with other State Attorneys General to protect our State decision-making authority and our consumers who heavily depend on energy in their everyday lives,” said Jackley.
 
In 2014, several states submitted extensive comments on the Proposed Rule, explaining the Proposed Rule was unlawful. In addition, they also noted the EPA’s failure to comply with notice and comment requirements.  Now over a year later, these comments and related concerns have not been addressed as the EPA moves forward with the implementation of the rule.
Participating states include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming

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