Incoming New Mexico Republican Governor Susana Martinez has canceled the planned publication in the state register of two rules: the New Energy Economy rule aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions and a measure which would control pollution from the dairy industry. Without publication, the rules will not take effect.
She also ordered a review of rules already in place, which include the state’s cap-and-trade measure approved in November 2010 – ostensibly to help the state’s economy by removing regulations.
Martinez opposes New Mexico’s participation in a regional cap-and-trade program, which began January 1.
The measures require large greenhouse gas emitters – mostly utilities and gas and oil operations – to make annual reductions from baseline levels in 2010.
While she was at it, she also ousted all members of the Environmental Improvement Board who had supported action on climate change.
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