June 25 (Reuters) – The state of California ‌on Thursday sought ‌a preliminary injunction to ​block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from teeing up landmark ‌state ⁠vehicle emissions rules for potential repeal ⁠by Congress.

The EPA said earlier ​this month ​that ​waivers under the ‌Clean Air Act for California environmental regulations approved under prior Democratic administrations should ‌have been ​sent to ​lawmakers ​under the ‌Congressional Review Act. California ​sought ​a preliminary injunction that would block ​the ‌EPA action.

(Reporting by ​David Shepardson,Editing by ​Franklin Paul)