What: On June 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to repeal all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants.
Why: The EPA is proposing to make a finding that GHG emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution. The EPA is also proposing, as an alternative, to repeal a narrower set of requirements that includes the emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel-fired steam generating units, the carbon capture and sequestration/storage (CCS)-based standards for coal-fired steam generating units undertaking a large modification, and the CCS-based standards for new base load stationary combustion turbines.
Action: EPA will be holding a virtual public hearing on July 8, 2025. If you wish to speak at the public hearing, registration must be received by June 29, 2025.
Register for the virtual public hearing by using the link below, calling (888) 372-8699 or send an email to SPPDpublichearing@epa.gov. Comments are due August 7, 2025.
FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE:
Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Greenhouse Gas Standards and Guidelines for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants
VIRTUAL PUBLIC HEARING:
CONTACT: Nick Goldstein
EMAIL: nick.goldstein@sba.gov
TAG(S): EPA
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