💰Proposed Repeal of Emission Standards for Coal and Oil Utilities
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units
Summary
In this action, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to repeal specific amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (EGUs), commonly referred to as the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), that were promulgated on May 7, 2024. The amendments that the EPA is proposing to repeal include the revised filterable particulate matter (fPM) emission standard, which serves as a surrogate for non-mercury hazardous air pollutant (HAP) metals for existing coal-fired EGUs; the revised fPM emission standard compliance demonstration requirements; and the revised mercury (Hg) emission standard for lignite-fired EGUs.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed repeal of amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) could significantly reduce compliance costs for coal- and oil-fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (EGUs), leading to estimated total savings of $1 billion over ten years. This impacts financial obligations and strategic planning for businesses in these sectors.