Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Reinstatement of California Clean Air Act Waiver Authority

"Reinstating the California Clean Air Act waiver will allow New York to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and institute higher air quality standards that will benefit all of our communities. With today’s restoration, the Biden Administration is demonstrating their sustained commitment to fighting climate change, and bolstering New York’s efforts to make all new passenger cars and trucks sold in New York State to be zero-emissions by 2035. On behalf of all New Yorkers, we are grateful for President Biden and U.S. EPA Administrator Regan’s work to reverse the devastating actions taken by the previous administration and to continue to improve our environmental standards."