ELR Citation: ELR 20688
No(s). 74-2131 (D.C. Cir. Jul 6, 1976)

The court invalidates EPA regulations imposing strict vicarious liability on petroleum refiners for negligent acts of retailers that cause contamination of lead-free gasoline by leaded gasoline. Under §211(c)(1)(B) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §1857f-6c(c)(1)(B), ELR 41201, which allows the EPA...