Clean Air

We advise on the most substantive and far reaching matters impacting air emissions from stationary and mobile sources. Whether permitting advice, compliance counseling, litigation, or complex investigation or enforcement, we work with you and with regulators to solve your legal challenges.

Stationery Sources
- Permitting of new or modified air pollution sources in the countries in which we operate, including under the Clean Air Act (CAA) New Source Review (NSR)/Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) programs
- Advice on emission standards in the countries in which we operate, including the CAA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)/Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)
Mobile Sources/Vehicle and Engine Emissions
- Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)
- Zero emission vehicle (ZEV)
Risk Management Plans
Climate Change
- Emissions Trading System
- GHG credits
Investigation/Enforcement

Key contacts

Adam M. Kushner

Partner

Adam M. Kushner

Partner

Washington, D.C.

Meet the Clean Air team

Representative experience

Represented Hyundai in claims alleged by DOJ and EPA regarding fuel economy estimates for its fleet of light-duty vehicles sold in the U.S.

Represented major refinery in lawsuit threatened by DOJ and EPA involving alleged violations of CAA’s fuels standards at refineries and terminals throughout the U.S.

Providing regulatory, compliance, litigation, and enforcement/investigation counsel to heavy-duty vehicle/engine manufacturers on environmental, emissions, and safety issues.

Representing major and independent upstream oil/gas producers regarding enforcement actions and responding to information requests by state and federal agencies related to air quality compliance.