Clean Air Issues In The 113th Congress
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Author | : Congressional Research Congressional Research Service |
Publisher | : CreateSpace |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 2014-12-31 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781506018522 |
Oversight of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory actions was the main focus of interest as the 113th Congress considered air quality issues. Of particular interest were EPA's proposed regulations on the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from power plants. Reducing GHG emissions to address climate change is a major goal of President Obama, but Congress has been less enthusiastic about it. In the absence of congressional action, the President has directed EPA to promulgate GHG standards using existing authority under the Clean Air Act. This authority has been upheld on at least three occasions by the Supreme Court, but it remains controversial in Congress. EPA's most recent GHG actions have involved fossil-fueled (coal, oil, and natural gas) power plants, which EPA refers to as electric generating units (EGUs). On June 18, 2014, the agency proposed GHG emission standards for existing EGUs. These plants are the source of one-third of the nation's GHG emissions, so it is difficult to envision a regulatory scheme that reduces the nation's GHG emissions without addressing their contribution. At the same time, affordable and reliable electric power is central to the nation's economy and to the health and well-being of the population. Thus, the effects of the proposed rule on the electric power system are of considerable interest. Even before proposal of the existing power plant standards, the House had passed legislation (H.R. 3826) that would effectively have prohibited EPA from promulgating or implementing power plant GHG emission standards. On September 18, 2014, the House passed the same language a second time, in H.R. 2. The Senate did not consider either bill. Although it has not finalized the power plant GHG regulations as of this writing, EPA has implemented permit and Best Available Control Technology requirements for new stationary sources of GHGs under a separate Clean Air Act provision, the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. Minimum thresholds have exempted smaller pollution sources from this program, and few facilities have needed to obtain permits. Nevertheless, EPA's authority to implement these requirements was challenged in court. In a June 23, 2014, decision, the Supreme Court largely upheld EPA's authority. Besides addressing climate change, EPA has taken action on a number of other air pollution regulations, often in response to court actions remanding previous rules. Remanded rules included the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) and Clean Air Mercury Rule-rules designed to control the long-range transport of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and mercury from power plants through cap-and-trade programs. Other remanded rules included hazardous air pollutant standards for boilers and cement kilns. The agency has also developed revisions of several existing air standards-in general, the Clean Air Act mandates that existing standards be reviewed periodically and revised if appropriate. On March 3, 2014, EPA revised regulations that limit the sulfur content of gasoline, in conjunction with tighter ("Tier3") standards for motor vehicle emissions. The agency has also proposed revised standards for wood and pellet stoves and proposed standards for other types of wood heaters for the first time.
Author | : James E. McCarthy |
Publisher | : CreateSpace |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 2014-07-15 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 9781500533861 |
As the 113th Congress continues consideration of air quality issues, oversight of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory actions is expected to remain the main focus. Of particular interest are EPA's Clean Air Act regulations on emissions of greenhouse gases. President Obama's June 25, 2013, announcement of initiatives to address climate change and EPA's subsequent proposal of GHG emission standards for new fossil-fueled power plants sparked renewed interest in the issue.
Author | : Congressional Research Service: The Libr |
Publisher | : BiblioGov |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 2013-11 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781294272366 |
As the 113th Congress continues consideration of air quality issues, oversight of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory actions is expected to remain the main focus. Of particular interest are EPA's Clean Air Act regulations on emissions of greenhouse gases and revision of the ambient air quality standards for ozone. President Obama's June 25 announcement of initiatives to address climate change has sparked renewed interest in the former, and EPA's expected proposal of new ozone standards by the end of the year is stimulating interest in the latter. Air quality has improved substantially in the United States in the 40 years of EPA's Clean Air Act (CAA) regulation. According to the agency's science advisers and others, however, more needs to be done to protect public health and the environment from the effects of air pollution. Thus, the agency continues to promulgate regulations using authority given it by Congress in CAA amendments more than 20 years ago. Members of Congress from both parties have raised questions about the cost-effectiveness of some of these regulations and/or whether the agency has exceeded statutory authority in promulgating them. Others in Congress have supported EPA, noting that the Clean Air Act, often affirmed in court decisions, has authorized or required the agency's actions.
Author | : James McCarthy |
Publisher | : CreateSpace |
Total Pages | : 28 |
Release | : 2014-12-31 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781503236721 |
As the 113th Congress continues consideration of air quality issues, oversight of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory actions is expected to remain the main focus. Of particular interest are EPA's Clean Air Act regulations on emissions of greenhouse gases. President Obama's June 25 announcement of initiatives to address climate change and EPA's subsequent (September 20) proposal of GHG emission standards for new fossil-fueled power plants sparked renewed interest in the issue.
Author | : James E. McCarthy |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 31 |
Release | : 2011-04 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 1437941435 |
Contents: (1) Intro.; (2) EPA's Greenhouse Gas Regulations; (3) Legislation on Climate Change: Legislative and Regulatory Issues; Cap-and-Trade; GHG Emission Standards; HFC Cap-and-Trade; Removal of Existing EPA Authorities; Agricultural Sources of Emissions; Internat. Offsets; Tariff Provisions; State Preemption; Experience with Other Cap-and-Trade Systems; (4) Emissions from Power Plants: Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR): N. Carolina v. EPA; Effects of the Decision; Judicial and Legislative Options; Clean Air Mercury Rule: Background; NJ v. EPA; Other Mercury Issues; Next Steps; New Source Review; (5) Air Quality Standards; Background; Judicial Reviews; Adequacy of Monitoring. Illus. This is a print on demand publication.
Author | : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 646 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Air |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Christopher J. Bailey |
Publisher | : Manchester University Press |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : 9780719036613 |
Provides a comprehensive introduction and essential guide to one of the most important institutions in medieval England and to its substantial archive. This is the first book to offer a detailed explanation of the form, structure and evolution of the manor and its records. Offers translations of, and commentaries upon, each category of document to illustrate their main features. Examples of each category of record are provided in translation, followed by shorter extracts selected to illustrate interesting, commonly occurring, or complex features. A valuable source of reference for undergraduates wishing to understand the sources which underpin the majority of research on the medieval economy and society.
Author | : James E. McCarthy |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 23 |
Release | : 2011-04 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 1437980880 |
Although air quality has improved substantially in the U.S. in the 40 years of the EPA's Clean Air Act regulation, many issues remain unresolved. Recently, members of Congress from both parties have raised questions regarding the cost-effectiveness of, and authority for, EPA actions. This report focuses on three areas of likely interest to the 112th Congress: greenhouse gas regulations, emissions from power plants (including interstate pollution and mercury emissions), and air quality standards. Contents: Intro.; EPA's Greenhouse Gas Regulations; Legislation on Climate Change; Emissions from Power Plants; Clean Air Interstate Rule; Clean Air Mercury Rule; Air Quality Standards; Other Issues. Illustrations. This is a print on demand report.
Author | : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works. Subcommittee on Clean Air, Wetlands, Private Property, and Nuclear Safety |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 580 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : |
Author | : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Environment and Public Works |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 686 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Air |
ISBN | : |