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Data Center Energy Infrastructure: Federal Permit Requirements

Congressional research report · Reports · Dec 12, 2025

Relevant requirements may fall under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Coastal Zone Management Act. … Air Act,” March 18, 2025, https://www.epa.gov/tribal-air/tribal-authority-rule-tar-under-clean-air-act. 73 See, for example, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (Virginia DEQ), “Air Permits,”

Federal Disaster Policies After Terrorists Strike: Issues and Options for Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jun 24, 2002

For example, they suggest agencies could simplify permitting processes, shorten public comment periods, or minimize reporting requirements.128 The Stafford Act also affords FEMA statutory flexibility in … lead-based paint); the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Renewable Energy: Background and Issues for the 110th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 10, 2008

The process began with a proposed rule on May 16, 2007, which was followed by a comment period. The final rule is at http://www.lgprogram.energy.gov/lgfinalrule.pdf. 16 DOE. … After the report was released, MMS began a two-month review and comment period.

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): Waiver Authority and Modification of Volumes

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 22, 2022

Air Act requires that transportation fuels contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel. … Air Act Section 211(o); 42 U.S.C. §7545(o).

Cruise Ship Pollution: Background, Laws and Regulations, and Key Issues

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 15, 2010

Air Pollution The Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.) is the principal federal law that addresses air quality concerns. … The rule is one of several EPA regulations establishing emissions standards for nonroad engines and vehicles, under Section 213(a) of the Clean Air Act.

Air Quality: Multi-Pollutant Legislation in the 110th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Feb 11, 2008

“Clear Skies,” would amend the Clean Air Act to place emission caps on electric utility emissions of SO2, NOx, and Hg. … Air Act: What’s the Difference?

Intermediate-Level Blends of Ethanol in Gasoline, and the Ethanol “Blend Wall”

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Jul 1, 2011

Air Act (CAA) limitation on ethanol content in gasoline. … , Notice of a Receipt of a Clean Air Act Waiver Application to Increase the Allowable Ethanol Content of Gasoline to 15 Percent; Letter to Petitioners, U.S.

The Jurisprudence of Justice John Paul Stevens: The Chevron Doctrine

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 26, 2010

What began as an unexceptional case focusing on the meaning of the phrase “stationary source” in the Clean Air Act has developed into one of the most frequently cited cases ever. … The Chevron Decision The facts of the Chevron case centered on the controversial “bubble concept.”3 The 1977 amendments to the Clean Air Act (CAA) required states that had failed to reach national air

An Overview of Unconventional Oil and Natural Gas: Resources and Federal Actions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Apr 22, 2015

Broader oil and gas regulatory bills included H.R. 1154, the Bringing Reductions to Energy’s Airborne Toxic Health Effects Act, which proposed to amend the Clean Air Act to authorize EPA to aggregate emissions … Selected Federal Actions Related to Unconventional Oil and Gas Production (with emphasis on hydraulic fracturing) Agency: Statute, as Amended EPA: Clean Air Act (CAA) Regulatory/Guidance Research Status

Electricity Storage: Applications, Issues, and Technologies

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Oct 9, 2019

Charging the system—an air liquefier uses electrical energy to draw air from the surrounding environment, clean it, and then cool the air to subzero temperatures until the air liquefies. … The water is treated, cleaned and tested to be sure it meets clean water standards. Then it is released into the public sewer system.”

Carbon Capture and Sequestration Tax Credit (“Section 45Q”) Legislation in the 117th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Insight · Jul 28, 2021

Proposed Modifications to Section 45Q in Comprehensive Energy Tax Policy Proposals S. 1298—Clean Energy for America Act Biden Administration Proposal For direct air capture projects, increase credit … Other legislation, the Save America’s Clean Energy Jobs Act (S. 985), would allow certain energy-related tax credits, including Section 45Q, to be received as direct pay (issues related to allowing tax

Key Environmental Issues in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-58; H.R. 6)

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 15, 2005

Air Quality: Ozone Nonattainment Area Deadlines Section 1443 of the House version of H.R. 6 would have amended the Clean Air Act to extend deadlines for areas that have not attained the ozone air quality … Act or the Clean Water Act).

Clean Energy Standards: Selected Issues for the 117th Congress

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Nov 2, 2021

Study also reports air quality improvements by county. … Sources: Resources for the Future, “Projected Effects of the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019,” May 2019, at https://www.rff.org/publications/issue-briefs/projected-effects-clean-energy-standard-act-2019

Environmental Impacts of Airport Operations, Maintenance, and Expansion

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 31, 2008

These activities are regulated under provisions of the Clean Water Act (CWA). … They also may produce a complex array of toxic or hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).29 –’œœ’˜—œȱ˜ȱ›’Ž›’Šȱ˜••žŠ—œȱ The Clean Air Act (CAA) directs the EPA to regulate emissions of air pollutants.

The Supreme Court Rediscovers Property Rights: Six Recent Decisions

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Aug 6, 2013

, Clean Air Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. … Air Act § 173(a)(1)(A), 42 U.S.C. § 7503(a)(1)(A).

Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas and Crude Oil: Federal and State Regulatory Authority

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Mar 28, 2016

The NGA specifically preserves state authority over pipeline projects under the federal Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA). … (CZMA), Clean Air Act (CAA), and Clean Water Act (CWA).22 Federal laws and regulations also provide several avenues for a state to provide input into FERC’s siting review of an interstate natural gas

Risk Analysis and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Environmental Regulations

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Dec 2, 1994

They cite rationale for the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA) as an example. … Before enactment of the CAAA, section 112 of the Clean Air Act required EPA to regulate emissions of hazardous air pollutants based on risk.

EPA's New Ozone Standards: A Few Thoughts

Congressional research report · CRS Report · Sep 29, 2015

This began a public comment period, leading toward the final decision. The proposal brought forth a familiar set of arguments. … The Clean Air Act, as enacted in 1970, requires a public health focus in the setting of NAAQS.

Legal Analysis and Background on the EPA's Proposed Rules for Regulating Mercury Emissions from Electric Utilities

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 10, 2004

In accordance with the authority provided by the Clean Air Act (CAA), the EPA is considering regulation of mercury emissions from electric steam generating units (electric utilities). … each of the significant comments, criticisms, and new data submitted in written or oral presentations during the comment period”). 72 American Trucking Assoc. v.

Automobile and Light Truck Fuel Economy: The CAFE Standards

Congressional research report · CRS Report · May 7, 2008

Air Act. … For more information on the Clean Air Act waiver process, see CRS Report RL34099, California’s Waiver Request to Control Greenhouse Gases Under the Clean Air Act. CRS-12 new vehicles.