Carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing stationary sources. The clean power plan was the nations firstever carbon standard for power plants. Regulatory impact analysis for the clean power plan final rule the original version of this document was replaced on october 23, 2015, to incorporate the technical corrections listed on page ii. Epa repeals the clean power plan and finalizes affordable. You will need adobe reader to view some of the files on this page. While epas clean power plan or other carbon rules may affect the electric. How did the final clean power plan differ from the proposed rule. Petition for reconsideration of epas final docket no. Clean power plan final rule technical documents clean.
Minnesota pollution control agency katie izzo \jan lehnerreil pdf only\ subject. Environmental protection agency requests for comment vol. Regulatory impact analysis for the clean power plan final rule pdf 343 pp, 5 mb. This document is intended to be read in conjunction with the preamble and the response to comments document. The clean power plan simply makes sure that fossil fuelfired power plants will operate more cleanly and efficiently, while expanding the capacity for zero and lowemitting power sources.
Final rule highlights state plan requirements and options8. The final rule study evaluates cpp compliance pathways and will inform the transmission planning process. Ercot analysis of the impacts of the clean power plan. Legal background and pending litigation in west virginia v. Environmental protection agency epa released the clean power plan cpp final rule, which sets limits on carbon dioxide co. 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. The final clean power plan reflects that input, and gives states and. 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. Highlights of the final rule congressional research service enforceable, such as renewable energy andor energy efficiency requirements that could apply to affected units or other entities.
New source complements to mass goals pdf 10 pp, 128 k, about pdf. The undersigned members of the clean power plan working group of the green affordable housing coalition gahc appreciate the opportunity to comment in response to environmental protection agencys epas october 23, 2015, notice of proposed rulemaking, federal plan requirements for. In this final rule, the epa is establishing a co 2. The rule provides for a number of options to cut carboncalled building blocksand determines state emissions rate.
The clean power plan, by driving the shift to lower carbon power generation, could have a significant impact on the districts emissions and better enable it to meet its goals. Clean power plan final rule the original version of this document was replaced on october 23, 2015, to incorporate the technical corrections listed on page ii. Lowincome communities of color populations defined jointly by ethnicracial characteristics and geographic location children elderly poor. Environmental protection agency issued the final clean power plan under the clean air act, the nations fundamental air pollution law. Clean power plan case resources environmental defense fund. Results of misos analysis of epas clean power plan october 2016 14. However, given the lack of avenues to address climate change in the united states at this time, this research concludes that clean air act section 111d is currently the best legal avenue for the obama administration to issue the clean power plan final rule, even in light of the uncertainty of an almost imminent supreme court decision. Attacked by fossil fuel interests and the trump administration, it was ultimately repealed and replaced by the weak and ineffectual affordable clean energy rule. The clean power plan proposal specifically, epa proposed emission guidelines for states to follow in developing plans to address greenhouse gas emissions from existing fossil fuelfired electric generating units not to be confused with epas proposed rule for future power plants, which was issued on september 30, 20. The clean power plan has been in and out of federal court since before it was even finalized. On june 19, 2019, the trump administration signed a final rule doing away with the clean power plan and putting in place a harmful and unlawful replacement. Environmental protection agency epa published final greenhouse gas ghg emission standards for new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units egus under 40 code of federal regulations cfr part 60, subpart tttt. Descriptions in the clean power plan final rule groups that epa identifies as vulnerable, at any point throughout the rule. The pollutionenabling impacts of the clean power plan replacement october 30, 2019.
Guidelines for existing power plants and emission standards for modified and reconstructed power plants u. In addition, epa separately issued a proposed federal implementation plan for public comment. 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. The clean power plan was an obama administration policy aimed at combating anthropogenic climate change global warming that was first proposed by the environmental protection agency epa in june 2014. 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 2, sulfur. Evaluation of the immediate impact of the clean power plan. The ace rule establishes emission guidelines for states to use when developing plans to limit carbon dioxide co. Emission performance rate and goal computation pdf 50 pp, 991 k, about pdf data file. 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.
Proposed clean power plan for existing power plants listing of u. The final ace rule includes three discrete actions. The final version of the plan was unveiled by president obama on august 3, 2015. It repeals the clean power plan cpp, promulgates a new regulation epa holds out as a replacement for the cpp, and promulgates amended regulations governing emission guidelines under section 111d of the caa. Overview of the clean power plan rule on august 3, 2015, epa released the final cpp. And lawsuits about the clean power plan continue in our courts. Epas clean power plan for addressing existing power plants could have a dramatic. In 2015, president obama unveiled the final clean power plan, setting the first ever. A prepublication version of the final rule has been available since 3 august 3. The clean power plan center for progressive reform. Santen, phd pat knight spencer fields bruce biewald elizabeth a.
Regulatory impact analysis for the proposed carbon. Epa had originally proposed the rule in june 2014, and the. To demonstrate the potential significance of the proposed rule on the districts ghg emissions. Epa repeals the clean power plan and finalizes affordable clean energy rule updated october 4, 2019 the u. Environmental protection agency epa repealed the 2015 clean power plan cpp and released the final affordable clean energy rule ace rule. Fossil fuels will continue to be a critical component of americas energy future. Edf will keep fighting to protect the clean power plan. But the trump administration is now trying to stop the clean power plan. The environmental protection agencys epas final clean power plan cpp rule will drive shifts in market prices and unit dispatch that will significantly impact generation asset values, especially in coalintensive regions such as western pjm interconnection llc, midcontinent independent system operator, inc. This regulatory impact analysis ria discusses potential benefits, costs, and economic impacts of the final carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing stationary sources. In epas final rule, compliance begins in 2022, giving the states two additional years compared. In 2015, president obama unveiled the final clean power plan, setting the firstever. On august 3, 2015, epa issued the final clean power plan rule pdf 2.
Legal memorandum accompanying clean power plan for certain issues this document includes additional information concerning certain legal issues relevant to the clean power plan. Proposed clean power plan for existing power plants. In june 2014, epa proposed a sweeping new rule to cut carbon emissions from electric generating power plants. Affordable clean energy rule stationary sources of air. Minnesota pollution control agency,mpca,pca, clean power plan, clean air act, 111d,111d,carbon reduction, rule summary, rule writing air quality,221,aqrule221r created date. Regulatory impact analysis for the final clean power plan. Environmental protection agency epa published its final clean power plan rule cpp or rule to regulate emissions of greenhouse gases ghgs. Due to our unique circumstances, epa did not set carbon emission guidelines for alaska in this rule. Minnesota clean power plan stakeholder meeting, march 18, 2015. Implications for the electric power sector, by richard j. Register a highly anticipated final rule implementing its carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units, also known as the clean power plan cpp. Epa finalized the clean power plan rule to cut carbon pollution from.
Trumps ace rule may especially harm vulnerable communities. Clean power plan handbook a guide to the final rule for consumer advocates prepared for the national association of state utility consumer advocates december 8, 2015 authors sarah jackson nidhi r. When power plants burn coal or natural gas, they release carbon. Aafa praises presidents announcement of the epas clean power plan final rule epa rule will cut carbon pollution from power plants and help protect the health of people living with allergies and asthma landover, md august 3, 2015 the asthma and allergy foundation of america aafa. These final guidelines, when fully implemented, will achieve significant reductions in co 2 emissions by 2030, while offering states and utilities substantial flexibility and latitude in achieving these reductions. Ercot analysis of the clean power plan final rule update. Epa congressional research service 1 n october 23, 2015, the u. Epa clean power plan finalized rule summary for technical stakeholder group keywords. The basics of the clean power plan the epa draft clean power plan establishes statebystate emissions rate reduction targets, and it offers a flexible framework under which states may meet those targets.
Electric utility generating units often referred to as final emission guidelines or the clean power plan final rule. Clean power plan proposal and supplemental proposal. Legal memorandum accompanying clean power plan for certain. The 460page rule rin 2060ar33 titled carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing stationary. Testimony of fred krupp at epa clean power plan hearing pdf. In 2015, the epa issued a rule that for the first time set carbon dioxide. Lawsuits challenging the final rule are now consolidated at the d. Supreme court issued a stay on the implementation of the clean power plan, the environmental protection agencys epas new regulation designed to cut u. The clean power plan union of concerned scientists. Trump admin submits final rule to kill obama clean power plan. In the final rule, the epa set the bser targets based on coalfired egu heat rate.
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