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“In 1999, the District of Columbia Circuit Court embraced Dudley’s pro-smog argument. Evaluating the EPA rule, the court found that the EPA had “explicitly disregarded” the “possible health benefits of ozone.” In another part of the opinion, the court also ruled, 2–1, that the EPA had overstepped…” quote by Jane Mayer — Download Open image

““In 1999, the District of Columbia Circuit Court embraced Dudley’s pro-smog argument. Evaluating the EPA rule, the court found that the EPA had “explicitly disregarded” the “possible health benefits of ozone.” In another part of the opinion, the court also ruled, 2–1, that the EPA had overstepped its authority.””

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