Comments on: Details on EPA Chief’s overruling his staff on CA tailpipe emissions — and Schwarzenegger’s response

By: Ronald

Ronald — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:47:04 +0000

I suppose the explanation that the EPA chief is not bound by the opinions of his staff, but he didn’t overrule his staff, is they really didn’t have a vote in the first place; no vote to overrule.

By: Paul K

Paul K — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:27:19 +0000

Yes. The boss is never bound by recommendations of staff. In every organization from the smallest company to the largest intergovernmental agency, bosses accept and reject all or part of staff input. I’m sure the EPA chief could cite other staff recommendations that support his decision. Does anyone know what the EPA proposes instead?

By: David B. Benson

David B. Benson — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:36:01 +0000

EPA says California (and the other states; my governess signed too) can’t set stricter standards. This is supposed to make Big Auto happy.

I suppose I could try proposing to my state senator increasing the sales tax on new vehicles which fail to meet the standard.

By: Paul K

Paul K — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:44:19 +0000

Does the EPA have any plans to change the current standards from which the states want waivers?

By: IANVS

IANVS — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:43:23 +0000

Paul K,

When Arnie & the other govs get done, the EPA will follow suit. Somebody’s got to lead & it sure as hell & high water won’t be Dubya or Cheney.