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RIN: 2060-AJ65

Publication ID: Spring 2002

Title: Electric Utility Steam Generating Unit MACT Regulation
Abstract: In December 2000, the EPA determined that regulation of hazardous air pollutant emissions (HAP) from oil- and coal-fired electric utility steam generating units was necessary and appropriate. This finding was based on the results of the study mandated by section 112(n)(1)(A) of the Clean Air Act, as amended. The regulation(s) will be developed under section 112 and will result in standards based on the use of maximum achievable control technology (MACT). The primary benefit will be the reduction of mercury emissions to the atmosphere from coal-fired units but other HAP will also be reduced. Small businesses and State/local/tribal governments could be impacted (particularly those governments owning or operating oil- or coal-fired electric generation facilities).
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)	Priority: Economically Significant
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions
Major: Yes	Unfunded Mandates: State, local, or tribal governments; Private Sector
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 63
Legal Authority: 42 USC 7412

Legal Deadline:

Action	Source	Description	Date
NPRM	Judicial		12/15/2003
Final	Judicial		12/15/2004

Statement of Need: Oil and coal-fired electric utility steam generating units were added (December 20, 2000) to the list of source categories to be regulated under section 112 of the Clean Air Act, as amended.

Summary of the Legal Basis: Section 112 of the Clean Air Act, as amended.

Alternatives: Alternatives will be identified as the proposal is developed.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: It is anticipated that this rule will result in significant costs to the affected industry, including Federal, State, and local entities that own/operate electric utility steam generating units. These costs will be identified as the proposal is developed.

Risks: Risk information will become available as the proposal is developed.

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	12/00/2003
Final Rule	12/00/2004

Additional Information: SAN No. 4571
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
Sectors Affected: 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
Agency Contact: Robert Wayland Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation D243-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone:919 541-1045 Fax:919 541-5450 Email: Wayland.RobertJ@epamail.epa.gov William Maxwell Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation C439-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711 Phone:919 541-5430 Fax:919 541-5450 Email: maxwell.bill@epa.gov