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ANPR Tutorial • U.S. Chamber of Commerce • October 30, 2008 1
EPA Regulation of CO2EPA Regulation of CO2
William L. Kovacs, Vice PresidentEnvironment, Technology & Regulatory AffairsU.S. Chamber of CommerceWashington, DC
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* Environmental groups file over 400 cases annually against the federal government over regulatory matters. Key victories include particulate matter, ozone, CO2, lead, and mercury.
** Filed 6 CO2 administrative cases with Environmental Appeals Board, 5 dismissed. The case moving forward deals directly with authority of EPA to regulate CO2 from stationary sources.
How Climate Change is Addressed in U.S.
Domestic Climate Change Management
Climate ChangeLegislation
Regulation underthe Clean Air Act
MA vs. EPA
ContinuingLitigation*
Lieberman-Warner
Dingell-Boucher
EnergyLegislation
Non-NAAQSTrigger of PSD
NAAQSFor CO2
AdministrativeLitigation
Ocean Acidification
Water Act
Deseret**Power Appeal
Class Actions
Polar BearsEndangeredSpecies Act
Domestic Climate Change Management
Climate ChangeLegislation
Regulation underthe Clean Air Act Continuing
Litigation*
Lieberman-Warner
Dingell-Boucher
EnergyLegislation
Non-NAAQSTrigger of PSD
NAAQSFor CO2
AdministrativeLitigation
Ocean Acidification
Deseret**Power Appeal
Class Actions
Polar BearsRegulatory Process
Regulatory Process
GeneralRegulatory
Requirements
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Breakdown of PSD CostsActivity Hours Cost
Determination of Compliance Requirements 170 $16,592
Obtain Guidance on Data Needs 120 $11,712
Preparation of BACT Analysis 102 $9,957
Air Quality Modeling 200 $19,521
Determination of Impact on Air Quality Related Values 100 $9,762
Post-Construction Air Quality Monitoring 50 $4,879
Preparation and Submittal of Permit Application 60 $5,858
Public Hearings 24 $2,343
Revisions to Permit 40 $3,904
Other Related Costs $40,000
TOTAL 866 $125,120*Data generated by the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to an Information Collection Request for Prevention of Significant Deterioration and
Nonattainment New Source Review (40 CFR Part 51 and 52). See 73 Fed. Reg. 45,436 (August 5, 2008) for more information.
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Who would be regulated by EPA