The US Supreme Court recently rendered an opinion that reversed a 40 year precedent known as Chevron Deference. This precedent allowed federal agencies to interpret ambiguous areas of laws that fell within their area of expertise, thus allowing the experts to implement policy.

This precedent was challenged by Loper Bright Enterprise in the case of Loper Bright Enterprise v. Raimondo. In a 6-3 opinion, the Supreme Court ruled that Chevron Deference was no more and that interpretation of ambiguity in the law rests with federal judges.

This decision could result in a chaotic state especially when it comes to environmental policy.

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