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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99858
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending its request for public comments regarding the renewal of the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. This involves collecting information to ensure compliance with regulations that apply to facilities generating more than 73 megawatts of heat from fossil fuels. Public comments can be submitted until January 9, 2025. The estimated annual burden for companies affected by this rule is 171,000 hours and $37.1 million, covering operational, maintenance, and compliance-related activities.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking people to comment on rules for big power plants to make sure they follow clean air standards, but some parts aren't explained clearly, like how they calculated the costs or how they'll keep private business info safe.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99858
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposed extension for the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Petroleum Refineries according to the Paperwork Reduction Act, aiming to ensure continued compliance and monitoring of environmental standards. The public has until January 9, 2025, to submit comments, and the submission details are found in the EPA's official notice. This extension will continue requiring petroleum refineries to provide periodic reports and maintain records to demonstrate adherence to these standards, with an estimated annual cost of $2.83 million including maintenance. There is no change in burden from the last approved estimate, although costs have been adjusted for inflation.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to keep checking oil factories to make sure they follow rules to keep the air clean. They are asking people to give their thoughts about this plan until January 9, 2025.