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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AP50 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Transport Rule (CAIR Replacement Rule) 
Abstract: On May 12, 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated the Clean Air Interstate Rule, commonly known as CAIR (70 FR 25162). The CAIR used a cap and trade approach to reduce sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. On July 11, 2008, the D.C. Circuit issued an opinion finding parts of the CAIR unlawful and vacated the rule. On December 23, the D.C. Circuit issued a decision on the petitions for rehearing of the July 11 decision. The court granted EPA's petition for rehearing to the extent that it remanded the cases without vacatur of the CAIR. This ruling means that the CAIR remains in place temporarily but that EPA is obligated to promulgate another rule under Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2)(D) consistent with the court's July 11 opinion. This action would fulfill our obligation to develop a rule consistent with the July 11, 2008 and December 23, 2008 D.C. Court decisions. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51    40 CFR 52    40 CFR 72    40 CFR 78    40 CFR 97   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7401 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/02/2010  75 FR 45210   
Notice - Public Meeting  08/02/2010  75 FR 45075   
NODA - Emissions Modeling  09/01/2010  75 FR 53613   
NPRM - Correcting Amendments  09/14/2010  75 FR 55711   
NODA - Emissions Inventory  10/27/2010  75 FR 66055   
NODA - Allocation Approaches  01/07/2011  76 FR 1109   
Final Action  07/00/2011    
Additional Information: EPA publication information: NPRM - http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#documentDetail?R=0900006480b25be1; EPA Docket information: EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0491
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions  Federalism: No 
Energy Effects: Statement of Energy Effects planned as required by Executive Order 13211.  Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: www.epa.gov/airtransport  
Sectors Affected: 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Meg Victor
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
6204J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 343-9193
Email: victor.meg@epa.gov

Gabrielle Stevens
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
6204J,
Washington, DC 20460
Phone:202 343-9252
Email: stevens.gabrielle@epa.gov