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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on EPA Power Plant Rules and the Ratepayer Protection Act
Record date · January 1, 2015
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2015 House Subcommittee hearing regarding the EPA's proposed carbon emission guidelines for existing power plants and a draft bill titled the ' Protection Act.' The hearing featured testimony from EPA officials, energy economists, and industry representatives regarding the potential impacts of these regulations.
The hearing examined proposed federal regulations that could change how power plants operate and potentially impact electricity costs for consumers and businesses.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Power plant operators
They must comply with new federal carbon emission guidelines if the proposed rule is finalized.
Electricity consumers
They may experience changes in electricity costs resulting from power plant compliance with new environmental regulations.
Environmental Protection Agency
The agency is responsible for drafting and implementing the proposed emission guidelines.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 14, 2015, by the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
- The primary subject was the EPA's proposed 111(d) rule, which sets carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing stationary sources (power plants).
- The committee reviewed a discussion draft of the 'Ratepayer Protection Act.'
- Witnesses included representatives from the EPA, the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and various energy and environmental policy experts.
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- The hearing record includes an analysis of the legal basis for the EPA's proposed rule submitted by Chairman Whitfield.
- The record includes written testimony and answers to submitted questions from the witnesses.
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Regulatory Conflict
The hearing highlights a direct legislative attempt to preempt or limit EPA regulatory authority through the proposed Ratepayer Protection Act.
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