In August 2022, PHMSA issued its final rule along with a report titled “Final Regulatory Impact Analysis” (RIA), J.A. 619, which reviewed the costs and benefits of the standards. While INGAA supported the rule overall, requested reconsideration of several provisions, submitted in report J.A. 677’. PHMSA denied most of the petition, except for a few minor exceptions.
INGAA now seeks judicial review, challenging five specific standards included in the rule. Due to the technical nature of these standards and PHMSA’s justifications, they will be addressed in detail in Section III of this opinion.
On August 16, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals issued its decision regarding the RIN 2 Final Rule. For a copy of this ruling, please contact Jessica Foley.