[cataphract]

Not really. The only reason California was able to do this is because it got waivers for the federal law preemption rule (in the Clean Air Act).

[Retric]

We’re currently in the process of revoking California’s exception. However that’s a more complicated legal issue than the feds get to do whatever they want.

[9021007]

Who is “we” in this sentence?

[Retric]

America. It’s going through the courts which means California is involved as are other interested parties.