Not to be deterred, the states fought back, saying they shouldn’t have to be patient for a new regulation. They felt wronged by the working group’s approach, decrying the lack of public involvement.
The DOJ clapped back, suggesting that their concerns were more shadows than substance.
Biden GHG Cost Estimates : The Bigger Picture
All the while, the Biden administration kept its eyes on the horizon. Another win came from the Fifth Circuit in April, echoing the Eighth Circuit’s sentiments. These victories cemented the path for Biden to weave the crucial social cost of greenhouse gases into the tapestry of federal operations.
By September, Biden’s commitment to the environment was crystal clear. All federal agencies received a directive to incorporate these greenhouse gas cost estimates in their financial decisions.
Biden GHG Cost Estimates : The Legal Gladiators
Leading the federal front were legal stalwarts Elizabeth B. Prelogar, Brian M. Boynton, Michael S. Raab, and Thomas Pulham of the U.S. Department of Justice. Missouri’s corner was held by Andrew Bailey and Jeff P. Johnson, while the remaining states turned to their attorneys general.
