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cc -- September 9 Public Workshop on U.S. EPA’s Clean Power Plan
Posted: 15 Aug 2014 15:30:25
The Air Resources Board (ARB) staff invites you to participate in a public workshop to discuss the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (U.S. EPA) proposed Clean Power Plan, also known as 111(d), to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fueled power plants. The workshop will be held on September 9, 2014 at the CalEPA Headquarters Building, Byron Sher Auditorium located at 1001 I Street, Second Floor, Sacramento, California 95814. A copy of the workshop notice can be found at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/powerplants/meetings/111d_workshop_notice.pdf For those unable to attend in person, a live internet broadcast (webcasting) will be available. Background As part of President Obama's 2013 Climate Action Plan, U.S. EPA proposed on June 2, 2014 the Clean Power Plan (proposed rule), also known as 111(d), to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fueled power plants. The proposed rule can be found at: http://www2.epa.gov/carbon-pollution-standards/clean-power-plan-proposed-rule Using four general measures called "building blocks", the proposed rule looks beyond traditional source-specific measures, and seeks to reduce carbon emissions from the power sector as a whole through mechanisms such as improved energy efficiency, both on the generation and demand sides, and encourages the development of renewable energy resources. Because of the interconnectedness of the western power grid, the proposed rule allows states the option to work together in developing compliance plans. ARB and state energy agency staff are currently exploring these opportunities for coordination with other western states that participate in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council and/or Pacific Coast Collaborative. Staff plans to present an overview of U.S. EPA's proposed rule, including a brief discussion of how U.S. EPA applied the four building blocks to establish California's emission limits. In addition, staff will share their analysis of the impacts of the proposed rule on existing energy and AB 32 programs and discuss our preliminary comments on elements of the proposed rule we plan to support and where we have identified concerns. The workshop is an opportunity to hear the views of stakeholders and to reflect/incorporate these views, where possible, in the State’s comment letter that will be submitted to U.S. EPA prior to the October 16, 2014 deadline. Potential issues for discussion include enforceability, interstate energy efficiency and renewable energy crediting, and potential strategies for collaboration with other western states as a part of joint compliance options. Staff from the ARB, CEC, and CPUC will be present to answer questions from workshop attendees. Additional Information Presentations, agendas, as well as any additional material, will be available prior to the workshop at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/powerplants/powerplants.htm Hard copies of materials will also be available on the day of the workshop. If you have a disability-related accommodation need, please go to: http://www.arb.ca.gov/html/ada/ada.htm for assistance, or contact the ADA Coordinator at (916) 323-4916. If you are a person who needs assistance in a language other than English, please contact the Bilingual Coordinator at (916) 324-5049. We welcome your participation in this workshop. If you have questions regarding the workshop, please call Mr. Christopher Gallenstein, Staff Air Pollution Specialist, at (916) 324-8017 or via email at cgallens@arb.ca.gov California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips.