Search Results for keywords:"Cross-State Air Pollution Rule"

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  • 2021-02773 — Allocations of Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Allowances From New Unit Set-Asides for 2020 Control Periods
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9059
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of data regarding emission allowance allocations for certain units under the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) trading programs. The EPA completed calculations for the second round of allocations from the CSAPR new unit set-asides (NUSAs) for the 2020 control periods and made these details available on their website. The data includes allocations for both newly eligible and existing units. The EPA emphasized that allowances can be revised if a unit doesn't qualify at the start of the control period.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA shared how they are giving out special air pollution allowances to different places. They checked their math twice to make sure it's right, and they put this information online for people to see.

  • 2025-03609 — Air Plan Approval; SC; Updates to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11478
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by South Carolina to update its Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) emissions trading programs. This revision incorporates recent changes made by the EPA to federal regulations concerning the trading programs for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide emissions from large electric generating units. The approval ensures that South Carolina's program remains consistent with federal requirements and the Clean Air Act's provisions. The rule will take effect on April 7, 2025, and will not impose additional requirements beyond those established by state law.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is saying "yes" to a plan from South Carolina that helps big power plants that make electricity control some of the smoke and gases they release so that less pollution goes into the air. This plan makes sure the state is following the same pollution rules as everyone else, just like when everyone follows the same rules in a game.

  • 2025-05382 — Air Plan Approval; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources-Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 14059
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Florida's State Implementation Plan (SIP) to remove certain Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) definitions, as these have become outdated. This change, requested by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, updates definitions in Florida's air quality regulations to be consistent with the Federal and State rules, specifically removing definitions related to CAIR which has been replaced by the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). The proposal aligns with the Clean Air Act and aims to ensure Florida's SIP does not interfere with meeting national air quality standards. Public comments on this proposal are invited until April 28, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to make a change to Florida's air rules to remove old definitions that are not needed anymore because they were replaced by new ones. They are allowing people to share their thoughts about this change until April 28, 2025.

  • 2025-03197 — Allocations of Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Allowances From New Unit Set-Asides for 2024 Control Periods
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10899
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released data on emission allowance allocations for the 2024 control periods as part of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) trading programs. The allowances from the new unit set-asides (NUSAs) have been calculated and are available on the EPA's website. Interested parties can object to these calculations by March 31, 2025; objections must include corrections and reasons for any proposed changes. These allocations help determine how pollution allowances are distributed among new and existing units across different states.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is giving out tickets (called "allowances") to help control pollution, and they've shared how these tickets are split up for 2024. People have until the end of March to say if they think there's a mistake, but they need to explain why.

  • 2024-28873 — Air Plan Approval; SC; Updates to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 99180
    Reading Time:about 21 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision from South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control. This revision updates the state's participation in the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) emissions trading programs for nitrogen oxides (NOX) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). These programs are designed to help reduce air pollution that affects other states. The EPA believes the proposed changes align with federal requirements and do not impose new obligations beyond what state law already specifies.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to say yes to South Carolina's plan to update how they trade pollution credits for certain gases that can travel to other states. These updates help keep the air cleaner, and the plan follows all the rules without adding new ones.