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Renewable Energy Policy: Tax Credit, Budget, and Regulatory Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 28, 2006

NRDC, NRDC Submits Comments on Cape Wind Project as Public Comment Period Closes, Feb. 24, 2005, at http://www.nrdc.org/ media/pressreleases/050225.asp. 24 Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), Comments … The Clean Air Act and Renewable Energy: Opportunities, Barriers, and Options. (NREL/CP-620-29654). 2001. U.S. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Land Management. Solar Energy Development Policy.

Implementation of EPA's 8-Hour Ozone Standard

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 20, 2004

See CRS Report RS20860, The Supreme Court Upholds EPA Standard-Setting Under the Clean Air Act: Whitman v. … American Trucking Ass'ns. 9 The Subpart 2 provisions are found in Sections 181-185B of the Act. 10 For additional discussion, see CRS Report RL30853, Clean Air Act: A Summary of the Act and Its Major

Hydrogen-Fueled Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (MHDVs): Overview, Deployment Activities, and Considerations for Congress

Congressional research report · Reports · Apr 21, 2025

Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program Section 60101 of the IRA, “Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles,” amends the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §§7401-7671) and provides $1 billion to be used for replacement of non-zero-emission … pollutants are regulated under Section 108(a) of the Clean Air Act and include some of the air emissions commonly associated with power plants and vehicles such as oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and particulate

Regulation of Fertilizers: Ammonium Nitrate and Anhydrous Ammonia

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 31, 2013

Clean Air Act, Section 112(r) In 1990, accumulated data on chemical accidents in the United States prompted Congress to amend Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to further address the threat of catastrophic … Ammonium nitrate is not a chemical regulated under Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act.

Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles

Congressional research report · CRS In Focus · Jul 18, 2018

Air Act (CAA), as amended, and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-140). … Many truck and engine manufacturers, drivers, fuel groups, and environmental organizations provided comments in support of the rule upon its proposal.

China and the United States—A Comparison of Green Energy Programs and Policies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 30, 2014

recent undertaking for China, with air pollution concerns prompting the first forays into clean energy development. … During this period, the U.S.

Superfund Fact Book

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 26, 1994

The agreement describes actions to be taken at a site and may be subject to a public comment period . … Comment Period. A time period provided for the public to review and comment on proposed EPA actions or rulemakings following publication in the Federal Register . Community Relations.

2013 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5): Designating Nonattainment Areas

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 23, 2015

Revising a NAAQS established under the Clean Air Act (CAA) sets in motion a process under which the states and EPA identify areas that exceed the standard (“nonattainment areas”) using multi-year air quality … See EPA, “The Clean Air Act and the Economy,” http://www.epa.gov/air/sect812/economy.html.

Omnibus Energy Legislation, 109th Congress: Assessment of H.R. 6 as passed by the House

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 3, 2005

of pollution control equipment to meet the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7402 et seq.). … Section 211 of the Clean Air Act allows states to establish their own fuel standards with approval from EPA.

Agriculture and Forestry Provisions in Climate Legislation in the 111th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 23, 2009

Congressional Research Service 17 Agriculture and Forestry Provisions in Climate Legislation in the 111th Congress comment on how EPA should respond to GHGs under the Clean Air Act. … Regulation of Stationary Greenhouse Gas Sources Under the Clean Air Act.

Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 20, 2006

The plaintiffs argue that California lacks the authority to set a fuel economy standard under CAFE, and that greenhouse gases are not a pollutant under the Clean Air Act. … California officials maintain that they have the authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate vehicle greenhouse gas emissions.

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU or SAFETEA): Selected Major Provisions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 18, 2005

Air Act (CMAQ). … The Clean Air Act provides no authority for waivers of conformity, and the only grace period allowed has been for one year following an area’s designation as nonattainment.

Ozone and Particulate Air Quality: Should Deadlines for Attainment Be Extended?

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 4, 2003

The Clean Air Act requires that the Agency review its air quality standards every five years, and either reaffirm or modify them, based on the latest science. … Nonattainment of National Ambient Air Quality Standards drives many of the Clean Air Act’s programs.

Terrorism: The New Occupational Hazard

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 23, 2002

The risk management plans under the Clean Air Act include lists of toxic chemicals and analyses of “worst case scenarios” of possible releases into surrounding communities. … In CRS Briefing Book on Terrorism, [http://www.congress.gov/brbk/html/ebter162.html]. 34 CRS Report RL30228, Accident Prevention Under the Clean Air Act Section 112(r), by (continued...)

Climate Change Litigation: A Survey

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 14, 2009

Air Act or regulation adopted by EPA under the Clean Air Act that requires actual control of emissions of that pollutant.” … and “many other examples of Clean Air Act regulations that address CO2.”

The Future of the Citizen Suit After Steel Co. and Laidlaw

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 5, 1999

Background/history In enacting the Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1970, Congress created the first "citizen suit" provision in federal law. … , 33 U.S.C. § 1910; Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7604; Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1365; Superfund Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9659; Deep Water Port Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1515; Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act, 30

Aviation and Climate Change

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jan 27, 2010

turned their attention to the potential for regulation under the Clean Air Act. … The two options—proceeding under the Clean Air Act or supporting new legislation—are not mutually exclusive, however.

Costs and Benefits of Clear Skies: EPA's Analysis of Multi-Pollutant Clean Air Bills

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 23, 2005

Air Planning Act (S. 843 in the 108th Congress, but as of the date of the analysis, not yet introduced in the 109th) and Senator Jeffords' Clean Power Act (S. 150). … As noted, EPA compares the three bills' effects to a baseline that does not include current Clean Air Act requirements.

Energy Tax Incentives: A Comparison of the Senate Finance Committee Bill (S.1149) and the House Bill (H.R.6)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 19, 2003

Provision Current Law SFC Bill (S. 1149) House Bill (H.R. 6). | Comments CLEAN COAL There are no special tax breaks Sec. 401, 411,412, No provision. … [IRC§179A] available if the vehicle meets certain Clean Air Act standards. The maximum credit would be $5,000-$40,000 depending on vehicle weight. there are no other tax vehicles.

Major Coal Issues in the 109th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 10, 2005

The proposal would amend the Clean Air Act to place caps on electric utility emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and mercury (Hg). … He argues that the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 were the catalyst that led to major reductions in SO2 despite years of incentives.19 An American Electric Power (AEP) representative contends that without