Tesla has asked the Environmental Protection Agency not to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding, which deems that greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles pose a threat to public health and welfare.

The electric vehicle company, run by Elon Musk, submitted comments during the Environmental Protection Agency’s written comment period on its proposal to revoke the endangerment finding. The company called the finding “lawful” and “based on a robust factual and scientific record.”

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