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  • 2021-00389 — Pollutant-Specific Significant Contribution Finding for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units, and Process for Determining Significance of Other New Source Performance Standards Source Categories
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 2542
    Reading Time:about 86 minutes

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule stating that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from electric utility generating units (EGUs) significantly contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare. This determination is based on a framework where EGUs, due to their large emissions, surpass the established 3-percent threshold of total U.S. GHG emissions. While other factors could also influence this decision, the major emissions from EGUs alone justify regulation. The rule does not expect to impact energy supply, costs, or emissions notably.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA made a rule saying that power plants make a lot of greenhouse gases, which are bad for the air and make people sick, so it's important to control these gases to keep us safe.

  • 2024-29524 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Clean Air Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101627
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree with PennEnergy Resources, LLC, related to a lawsuit over Clean Air Act violations at its facilities in Pennsylvania. The alleged violations involve improper design and maintenance of vapor control systems, leading to air pollution. Under the decree, PennEnergy must enhance its facilities' systems, undertake an environmental project, and pay a $2 million penalty. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days, and the details are available on the Justice Department's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department is making a deal with a company that didn't follow air pollution rules. They want the company to fix their mistakes, start a helpful project for the environment, and pay a big fine. People have 30 days to say what they think about it.