Report: Concerns About the Process Used for the SAFE Vehicles Rule Demonstrate the Need for a Policy on EPA’s Role in Joint Rulemakings
Report #21-E-0125, April 20, 2021
The EPA’s actions in the final SAFE Vehicles Rule undercut the rule’s quality.
Report Materials
- Report at a Glance (pdf)
- Full Report (pdf)
- Update: EPA Response to Report (pdf)
- Update: IG Comment on EPA Response (pdf)
This report relates to: Project #OA&E-FY20-0269
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