Electric utility generating units, final rule, 80 fed. Concurrent with the issuance of the clean power plan, the epa is proposing a model rule for states to use and that includes massbased trading. How did the final clean power plan differ from the proposed rule. The final rule establishes massbased targets in response to requests that the epa do so as way to make it easier for states to use massbased trading in their plans. Environmental protection agency epa in which it determined that the u. You may need adobe reader to view files on this page. Last august, president obama announced the final clean power plan, epa s historic rule to cut carbon pollution from power plants, our nations largest driver of climate change. Petition for reconsideration of epas final docket no.
The clean power plan has been in and out of federal court since before it was even finalized. Epa clean power plan finalized rule summary for technical stakeholder group keywords. Environmental protection agency office of air quality planning and standards health and environmental impact division research triangle park, nc. Emission performance rate and goal computation pdf50 pp, 991 k, about pdf. Epa had originally proposed the rule in june 2014, and. Epa 452r19003 june 2019 regulatory impact analysis for the repeal of the clean power plan, and the emission guidelines for greenhouse gas emissions from existing electric utility generating units u.
As part of their final rule package, epa also released the regulatory impact analysis ria, which estimates expected changes in emissions of carbon dioxide co. Environmental protection agency epa is finalizing three separate and distinct rulemakings. The supreme court, which had stopped the clean power plan from entering into force in 2016, may. Action on wednesday, june 19, 2019, epa issued the affordable clean energy rule ace, an effort to provide existing coalfired electric utility generating units, or egus, with achievable and realistic standards for reducing greenhouse gas ghg emissions. Epa firmly believes the clean power plan will be upheld when the merits. Clean power plan final rule table of contents the following document provides a table of contents for the clean power plan final rule published in the federal register. Jun 18, 2019 for the affordable clean energy rule ace and clean power plan repeal. On june 19, 2019, epa issued the final affordable clean energy rule ace replacing the prior administrations overreaching clean power plan with a rule that restores rule of law, empowers states, and supports energy diversity. Final emission guidelines for greenhouse gas emissions from existing electric utility generating units, also known as the affordable clean energy rule ace.
Clean power plan supplemental proposal october 2014 technical support document. Goal computation appendix 15 xlsx 2 mb technical support document. Legal background and pending litigation in west virginia v. Epa releases final clean power plan acute coronary syndromes. Territories appendices 1, 2 and 3 tribal and territory unitlevel inventory, goal data and computation, and cost calculations xls 8 pp, 68 k, oct. Jun 02, 2014 epa 452r14002 june 2014 regulatory impact analysis for the proposed carbon pollution guidelines for existing power plants and emission standards for modified and reconstructed power plants u.
Regulatory impact analysis for the final affordable clean energy rule and repeal of the clean power plan pdf 3 pp, 119 k. Overview epas proposed clean power plan and impacts for. Aug 14, 2015 this report provides an initial analysis of epa s final rule a prepublication version, known as the clean power plan cpp, pursuant to section 111d of the clean air act summarizing highlights and identifying differences between the final and proposed rules. Regulatory impact analysis for the clean power plan final rule pdf343 pp, 5 mb. The environmental protection agency epa has released final rules for the clean power plan to reduce carbon emissions from existing power plants by 32 % by. Action on wednesday, june 19, 2019, epa repealed the clean power plan cpp because the cpp exceeded epa s statutory authority under the clean air act caa. Highlights of the final rule congressional research service 3 a state measures approach allows a state to achieve the equivalent of the co2 emission standards approach by using some combination of federally enforceable standards for egus and elements. Last august, president obama announced the final clean power plan, epa s historic rule to cut carbon pollution from power. Epa repeals the clean power plan and finalizes affordable. The final rule includes information on communities living near power plants, and epa will provide additional information to facilitate engagement between communities and states as implementation of the clean power plan moves forward. Environmental protection agency resources from universities resources from other sources the state of new jersey s response to the cpp new jersey energy master plan litigation materials. Revised implementing regulations for ace and all future emission guidelines for existingsources issued under the authority of caa section 111d. Epa firmly believes the clean power plan will be upheld when the merits are considered because the rule rests on strong scientific and legal foundations.
Clean power plan final rule technical documents epas web. Feb 11, 2017 president obama and the environmental protection agency epa signed the clean power plan cpp a controversial regulation intended to reduce carbon emissions from u. This final rule will continue progress already underway in the u. Emission guidelines for greenhouse gas emissions from existing electric utility generating units. Regulatory impact analysis for the proposed carbon. The cpp established emission guidelines for state plans to. Electric utility generating units, commonly referred to as the proposed clean power plan cpp, under section 111d of the clean air act, which introduces co 2. Epa proposed a change in the legal interpretation as applied to section 111d of the clean air act, on which the cpp was based, to an interpretation that is consistent with the acts text, context, structure, purpose, and. Regulatory impact analysis for the clean power plan final rule. The epa projects that by 2030, the clean power plan will have cut. The topics discussed do not represent an exhaustive list of the differences from the proposed rule or the support or opposition. Calculating carbon pollution goals for existing power plants in areas in indian country and u.
An overview of the final rule and historical context overview in 2007, the united states supreme court issued a decision in massachusetts v. The clean air act under section 111d creates a partnership between epa, states, tribes and u. An analysis of potential emissions outcomes for the. In october 2017, epa proposed to repeal the clean power plan because it exceeded epa s authority. Epa has the authority to regulate carbon dioxide co 2 emissions from domestic power plants. Data viewer epa proposed clean power plan, state 2030 goal calculation. First, the epa is repealing the clean power plan cpp because the agency has determined that the cpp exceeded the epa s statutory authority under the clean air act caa. Jul 14, 2016 on august 3, 2015, president obama and epa announced the clean power plan a historic and important step in reducing carbon pollution from power plants that takes real action on climate change. A statesubmitted compliance plan designed in accordance with the final rule, an epa promulgated federal plan, and a stateadapted model trading rule are different meansof equal stringencyto the same compliance ends. Minnesota pollution control agency,mpca,pca, clean power plan, clean air act, 111d,111d,carbon reduction.
Shaped by years of unprecedented outreach and public engagement, the final clean power plan is fair, flexible and designed to strengthen the fast. Environmental protection agency office of air and radiation office of air quality planning and standards research triangle park, nc 27711. Edf will keep fighting to protect the clean power plan. The following document provides a table of contents for the clean power plan final rule published in the federal register. Environmental protection agency epa published its final clean power plan rule cpp or rule to regulate emissions of greenhouse gases ghgs. Epa scaled back on carbon dioxide reductions from coal plant improvements and energy efficiency in its final rule under the clean power plan, but nevertheless increased its carbon reduction mandate from 30 percent to 32 percent by 2030. The final rule is the result of unprecedented outreach to states, tribes, utilities, stakeholders and the public, including more than 4.
Environmental protection agency epa released the clean power plan cpp final rule, which sets limits on carbon dioxide co. Carbon pollution standards final rule august 2015 clean. On august 3, 2015, epa finalized carbon pollution standards to cut carbon emissions from new, modified and reconstructed power plants. In addition, epa separately issued a proposed federal implementation plan for public comment. Oct 05, 2016 clean power plan final rule august 2015. Cpp stakeholder group meeting 10815 final rule summary author. On august 3, 2015, president obama and epa announced the clean power plan a historic and important step in reducing carbon pollution from power plants that takes real action on climate change. Epa did so through its use of potential renewables as the variable driving eventual state carbon. Regulatory impact analysis for the final clean power plan. The environmental protection agency epa, on june 2, 2014, issued its proposed carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing stationary sources. Environmental protection agency epa finalized its repeal of the clean power plan cpp and promulgated new emissions guidelines in the affordable clean energy ace rule. Epa congressional research service 1 n october 23, 2015, the u. Previous epa rules under this section of the clean air act have. Heading into 2016, epa is building on a monumental year for climate actionand were not slowing down in the year ahead.
The cpp was premised on a novel and expansive view of agency authority that is inconsistent with the caa and therefore must be repealed. How does the final rule relate to the federal plan and the model trading rules. Revisions to emission guidelines implementing regulations, published at 84 fed. Regulatory impact analysis for the repeal of the clean. Sep 06, 2019 epa reconsider the final rule titled repeal of the clean power plan. Epa building block process for setting texass emission rate target although compliance would not have to follow these building blocks building block 1 step 2 building block 2.
Minnesota pollution control agency katie izzo \jan lehnerreil pdf only\ subject. Highlights of the final rule congressional research service summary on august 3, 2015, the environmental protection agency epa finalized regulations that address carbon dioxide co2 emissions in the electric power sector. Proposed federal plan for the clean power plan pdf152pp, 1. The final rule regulates carbon dioxide co 2 from existing fossil fuelfired electric generating units, while providing flexibility to capitalize on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other clean technologies. You will need adobe reader to view some of the files on this page.
Lawsuits challenging the final rule are now consolidated at the d. The final clean power plan reflects that input, and gives states and utilities time to preserve ample, reliable and affordable power for all americans. See epa, regulatory impact analysis for the clean power plan final rule, es9 10. New source complements to mass goals pdf 10 pp, 128 k, about pdf. Ercot analysis of the impacts of the clean power plan. Jun 11, 2020 you may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. The clean power plan cpp final rule requires states to submit plans that would reduce carbon dioxide co2 emissions or emission rates. Highlights of the final rule congressional research service 1 introduction on august 3, 2015, the environmental protection agency epa released a prepublication version i. Clean power plan final rule table of contents us epa. Environmental protection agency epa repealed the 2015 clean power plan cpp and released the final affordable clean energy rule ace rule. Epa s historic clean power plan, is a firstofitskind step to cut the harmful carbon pollution fueling climate change from our nations power plants based on more than two years of extensive outreach, plus the 4. Epas clean power plan for existing power plants federation of.
Epa proposed a federal plan for the clean power plan that will also serve as a model rule for states developing their state plans. Oct 04, 2019 epa repeals the clean power plan and finalizes affordable clean energy rule updated october 4, 2019 the u. For the states that choose to continue to work to cut carbon pollution from power plants and seek the agencys guidance and assistance, epa will continue to provide tools and support. Apr, 2016 text of the cpp and the proposed federal plan and model rules resources from the u. Environmental protection agency epa finalized its repeal of the clean power plan cpp rulemaking and promulgated new clean air act section 111d emissions guidelines. Emission performance rate and goal computation pdf 50 pp, 991 k, about pdf data file. As this report documents, the cpp carries significant cost implications for consumers, states and the nation. Clean power plan final rule technical documents us epa. Aug 04, 2015 on august 3, 2015, the united states environmental protection agency epa released the final version of the existing source performance standards esps component of the obama administrations clean power plan cpp, setting the firstever carbon dioxide emission reduction goals for states. Environmental protection agency epa finalized carbon dioxide co 2 emission guidelines for two categories of existing power plants under section 111d of the clean air act. The epa has established a docket for this action under. In brief congressional research service 1 introduction in 2019, the u.
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