EPA Seeks To Change Thresholds in Clean Air Act

On December 23, AGC submitted comments on an EPA proposed "tailoring rule" that would change the thresholds specific to greenhouse gas emissions as they would apply to two stationary source permitting programs under the Clean Air Act: (1) new construction and major modification permits and (2) operating permits. EPA proposed this tailoring rule in anticipation of the regulation of greenhouse gases from stationary sources under the Clean Air Act, which is triggered once the Agency begins regulating mobile sources under the Act . EPA is expected to do so in 2010 when it finalizes new standards for motor vehicles. To read more on the proposed Prevention of Significant Deterioration/Title V under the Clean Air Act for Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule, abd AGC's action, please read the complete article here.