🌎EPA Proposes Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units
Summary
In this action, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to repeal all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants. The EPA is proposing that the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires it to make a finding that GHG emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution, as a predicate to regulating GHG emissions from those plants. The EPA is further proposing to make a finding that GHG emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution. The EPA is also proposing, as an alternative, to repeal a narrower set of requirements that includes the emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel-fired steam generating units, the carbon capture and sequestration/storage (CCS)-based standards for coal-fired steam generating units undertaking a large modification, and the CCS-based standards for new base load stationary combustion turbines.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed repeal of greenhouse gas emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants affects compliance and regulatory requirements. Repealing these regulations could lead to significant compliance savings for businesses in coal, natural gas, and oil industries. The findings suggest a decrease in regulatory burdens that could foster growth in the energy sector.