The Department of Environmental Protection will give an update on the proposed final language for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Program regulation covering power plants (RGGI) at the April 8 Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee meeting.
DEP is also scheduled to be on the Citizens Advisory Council April 20 agenda to give a similar presentation-- see more below. Click Here for more.
Air Quality Advisory Committee
DEP’s presentation will include changes from the proposed rulemaking, a summary of public comments and modeling inputs.
The presentation outlines these proposed changes--
-- Adjust the Value of Waste Coal Set-Aside (§ 145.342)
-- Account for Colver’s continued operation in the set-aside value
-- Expand Co-generation Set-Aside with Qualifiers (§ 145.342)
-- Expand the Set-Aside to cover all emissions for qualifying Combined Heat Power units
-- Establish stricter efficiency requirements for a CHP unit to qualify
-- Refine and Clarify Strategic Use Set-Aside (§ 145.342)
--Clarifying objectives for qualifying projects and application process
-- Add DEP Commitment to Air Quality Impact Assessment (§ 145.306)
-- Assess annual air quality data and trends resulting from the program
-- DEP will publish findings and associated data annually
-- Incorporate Equity Principles (preamble)
-- Pledge to inclusively gather public input on the rule and mitigate adverse impacts with a focus on Environmental Justice communities
DEP also said it will continue its outreach with stakeholders on how to invest the proceeds from the RGGI credit auctions.
So far, comments suggest investing in disadvantaged communities, clean energy, energy efficiency, economically impacted areas, electric bill assistance and community transition.
Click Here for a copy of DEP’s presentation.
In May of 2020, the Air Quality Advisory Committee had a tie vote on whether to recommend the proposed RGGI regulation moved forward to the Environmental Quality Board for action. Read more here.
Visit DEP’s Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative webpage to learn more about the proposal.
Public Comments
Individuals interested in providing public comments during the meeting must sign up prior to the start of the meeting by contacting the AQTAC Liaison by sending email to RAEPAQTAC@pa.gov.
Join The Meeting
The meeting will start at 9:15 a.m. Click Here to join the meeting via WebEx. The meeting will also be available by Conference Call: 1-415-655-0003 Access code: 132 011 0104.
For more information and available handouts, visit DEP’s Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee webpage.
DEP Citizens Advisory Council April 20 Meeting
DEP is also scheduled to be on the Citizens Advisory Council April 20 agenda to give a similar presentation. Click Here for more.
The CAC is not expected to vote on whether to recommend the final version of the regulation until its May 18 meeting.
In May 2020, the Citizens Advisory Council voted against recommending the proposed RGGI regulation move forward to the Environmental Quality Board for action. Read more here.
Click Here for a copy of the agenda.
Public Comments
Individuals interested in providing public comments during the meeting must sign up prior to the start of the meeting by contacting Keith Salador, 717-787-8172, ksalador@pa.gov.
Join the Meeting
The April 20 Citizens Advisory Council meeting will begin at 12:30. Click Here to register to join the meeting via WebEx. It will also be available by Conference Call: 1-415-655-0003 Conference ID#: 132 862 3136
For more information and available handouts, visit the DEP Citizens Advisory Council webpage. Questions should be directed to Keith Salador, 717-787-8172, ksalador@pa.gov.
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