NOx Compliance

An Evaluation of the Proposed 37-State Seasonal NOx Control Program - Compliances Costs and Issues

Prepared for:The Center for Energy and Economic Development
Midwest Ozone Group National Mining Association
Prepared by:Thomas A. Hewson Jr., John B. Stamberg

Energy Ventures Analysis
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Abstract

The Ozone Transport Assessment Group (OTAG) and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are considering a proposal to set very strict NOx emission limits on all major stationary sources in a 37-state region. The aim of this proposal is to improve air quality levels entering into eastern ozone non-attainment areas by reducing stationary source NOx emissions in the 37-state areas. Such reductions would be an additional two million tons per year below the requirements of the 1990 Clean Air Act, Title IV. Under the proposal, stationary sources could meet either a) a 75% reduction from 1990 NOx levels or b) 0.15 lbs NOx/MMBtu during the May 1-September 30 "ozone season" beginning in 2003.

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Program
CARB Mandate (In Relation to HEVs)

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