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Why did the EPA director go against the unanimous recommendation of his staff re auto emissions? - recommended for anonymity inurl:pl]recommended

"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Stephen Johnson, has rejected the request Wednesday from California to limit emissions of greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks that, contrary to the unanimous recommendation of the legal and technical staff of the Agency.

Created "In a presentation to the administrator, said Johnson, co-workers that they rejected the waiver and California court," EPA risking his example. "

If allowed to continue, and California sued the manufacturer, the team writes: "EPA is almost certain to win."

The technical and legal Johnson warned not to block the tailpipe standards in California, according to sources, and recommended that he be granted the exemption or permit, for three years before returning.

Officials speaking on condition of anonymity.

When asked about the recommendations of its advisers, "said Johnson," My team gave me a wide range of options, with many pros and cons of each option. "

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