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Environmental

Jun. 18, 2010

Fuel Law Challenge Moves Forward

A Fresno federal judge refused California's request to dismiss a challenge to its landmark renewable fuel law Wednesday, ruling there is a likelihood the law is preempted by federal regulation.

By Fiona Smith

Daily Journal Staff Writer

A Fresno federal judge refused California's request to dismiss a challenge to its landmark renewable fuel law Wednesday, ruling there is a likelihood the law is preempted by federal regulation.

District Judge Lawrence O'Neill found that the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, meant to cut the carbon intensity of fuel sold in California 10 percent by 2020, could run afoul of federal renew...

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