Sustainability and Environment
EPA Sets Stage To Regulate Aircraft GHG Emissions
EPA releases an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking seeking input on an aircraft emissions standard.
“Covered” aircraft account for 3 percent of total U.S. GHG emissions and “comprise the single largest transportation source in the U.S. that has not yet been regulated for GHG emissions,” according to the EPA. (Photo: Nigel Moll)
“Covered” aircraft account for 3 percent of total U.S. GHG emissions and “comprise the single largest transportation source in the U.S. that has not yet been regulated for GHG emissions,” according to the EPA. (Photo: Nigel Moll)

The Environmental Protection Agency yesterday stepped toward regulating aircraft greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, proposing to find that emissions from certain types of aircraft contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare. 


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