Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo On Biden Administration's Move to Restore States' Autonomy Over Vehicle Pollution Regulations

Statement

"New York applauds President Biden and the EPA today for their leadership on climate change and acting to reverse the devastating actions taken by the previous administration. If fully reinstated, the California waiver will allow New York to reduce the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the state, benefit the health of our communities with cleaner air, and provide automakers with the certainty they need to grow our economy with cleaner technologies. New York State remains committed to working with U.S. EPA, our partners from other states as evidenced by last week's letter signed by New York and the Governors of 11 additional states to advance a Zero-Emission Transportation Future, and all stakeholders working to successfully reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in low-income communities and communities of color historically and disproportionately overburdened by this pollution."

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