EPA's Proposed Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Existing Power Plants: Frequently Asked Questions

McCarthy, James E. ; Meltz, Robert ; Leggett, Jane A. ; Ramseur, Jonathan L. ; Dolan, Alissa M.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Environmental protection;    Environmental law and legislation;    Greenhouse gases;    Alternative energy sources;   

RP-ID  :  R43572
RP-ID  :  R43572_2014Jun09

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report summarizes the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) proposal regarding greenhouse gas regulations. In addition to discussing details of the proposed rule, the report addresses a number of questions regarding the reasons for the proposal; the EPA's authority under Section 111 of the CAA; the EPA's previous experience using that authority; the steps the agency must take to finalize the proposed rule; and various other background questions.