US Supreme Court’s EPA Ruling Expected To Have Limited Impact On FDA Regulations
Executive Summary
Court restricts EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions saying agency must have “clear congressional authorization” to address “major questions.” Decision is not likely to pose a problem for the FDA unless it were to regulate something new, attorneys say.
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