Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced the defeat of the Biden Administration's emissions regulations proposed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Oklahoma, along with a coalition of 21 states, challenged these regulations which aimed to reduce emissions from vehicles on federal interstates and highways.
The rule, part of what was described as a "green agenda," would have required significant resources from each state, estimated at over $600,000 per state for setting initial emissions targets.
In April 2024, a federal judge in Kentucky ruled the FHWA regulation unlawful. The Biden Administration appealed this decision but later withdrew under President Trump's administration. This withdrawal allowed the district court's ruling to remain in effect.
"The Biden Administration’s zeal for federal overreach was seemingly insatiable, particularly when it came to attacking the oil and gas industry," said Drummond. "I am grateful for this victory and President Trump’s commitment to reversing the damage attempted by the previous administration."
The lawsuit included attorneys general from various states including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman led the suit.