The comment period for this closed on May 9, 2014. In 2012, U.S. EPA proposed a new source performance standard (NSPS) for emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) for new affected fossil fuel-powered electric utility generating units (EGUs). The U.S. EPA received more than 2.5 million comments on this initial proposed rule. After consideration of information provided in those comments, as well as consideration of continuing changes in the electricity sector, the U.S. EPA determined that revisions in its proposed rule were warranted. Thus, in a separate action, the U.S EPA withdrew the April 13, 2012 proposal and in this action, the U.S. EPA proposed new standards of performance for new affected fossil fuel-fired electric utility steam generating units and stationary combustion turbines.
NTAA Summary for Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from new EGU
NTAA comment letter on Carbon Rule
NTAA comment template letter on Carbon Rule