Document Title/Subject:
Stationary Sources: Voluntary Measures Policy
Related Documents:
Mobile Source Voluntary Measures Policy |
Signed by: John Seitz
Signature Date: 1/19/01
Contact:
Eric Crump
OAQPS/AQSSD/ISEG
919-541-4719
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Filename(s):
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/t1/memoranda/coverpol.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/t1/memoranda/coverpol.wpd
URL(s):
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Regulatory Authority:
Title 1 |
Division/Director:
Air Quality Strategies and Standards Division (OAQPS) / Lydia Wegman
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Submitted By:
hamilton.bill |
OGC Contact:
Sara Schneeberg
OGC Phone#:
202-564-5592 |
Internet Contact:
Jeff Clark |
Document Type:
Policy & Guidance Memos
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EPA Document Number:
Federal Register:
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Supersedes:
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Subject Category:
AIR
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Keywords:
Emission reduction credits
ERCs
Emissions
Flexibility
Pollutants
Voluntary programs
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Terms:
Air pollutants
Air quality
Clean Air Act
CAA
Environmental policy
Innovative Technologies
Small businesses |
Abstract:
On January 19, 2001, EPA issued guidelines for State air quality agencies
that want to take pollution-reduction credit for voluntary emission
reduction efforts. The policy, which applies only to stationary facilities,
allows States to take credit for voluntary measures in their State
implementation plans, or SIPs. States may use voluntary measures credits
for up to 3 percent of the reductions needed for a particular area.
Voluntary measures are an alternative to traditional emission control
approaches and encourage facilities to undertake new, untried and
cost-effective approaches to reduce emissions. Under today's policy,
facilities are not required to take these steps and are not subject
to penalties if they fail to implement the measures for any reason.
This file is a cover memo and the guidance document. |
