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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 6606
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 23, 2020Mr. Levin of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations establishing emission standards for emissions of greenhouse gases from aircraft, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Clean Skies Act.
2.
Aircraft greenhouse gas emission standards
(a)
In general
Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall promulgate final regulations establishing emission standards for emissions of greenhouse gases from both new and in-service aircraft pursuant to section 231 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7571).
(b)
Soliciting comments
In proposing such regulations, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall solicit comments on—
(1) the minimum greenhouse gas emission standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization; and
(2) relative to such minimum standards, greenhouse gas emission standards that would achieve greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.