Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Issues, Challenges and Policies

Name: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Issues, Challenges and Policies
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Intro
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1
EPA Regulations: Too Much, Too Little, or on Track? (Updated)(
Summary
Introduction
Has the Obama Administration's EPA Overreached? Conflicting Views
What This Chapter Does
A Few Caveats Regarding Timing
Congressional Activity
Conclusion
Organization of the Remainder of This Chapter
Clean Air Act
Climate Change
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule
Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
Light Duty Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards, Model Years 2012-2016
Light Duty Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards, Model Years 2017-2025
Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Rule
Phase 2 Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards
Carbon Pollution Standards for New, Modified, and Reconstructed Power Plants
Clean Power Plan (Carbon Pollution Standards for Existing Power Plants)
Federal Implementation Plan for Existing Power Plants Under the Clean Power Plan
Methane Emission Standards for New and Modified Sources in the Oil and Gas Industry
GHG Emission Standards for Commercial Aircraft
Ambient Air Quality Standards
Ozone Ambient Air Quality Standards
2010-2011 Ozone Ambient Air Quality Standards Review
Particulate Matter (Including "Farm Dust") NAAQS
Sulfur Dioxide NAAQS
Electric Generating Units
Cross-State Air Pollution (Clean Air Transport) Rule
Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update
Mercury and Air Toxics Standards/MACT for Electric Generating Units ("Utility MACT" or MATS Rule)
Boilers and Incinerators
MACT and Area Source Standards for Boilers.
Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incinerator (CISWI) Standards
Other Clean Air Act Rules
Tier 3 Emissions Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks and Gasoline Standards
Wood Stove Emission Standards
Ethanol Waiver ("Blend Wall")
Expanded Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2)
Oil and Natural Gas Air Pollution Standards
Portland Cement Manufacturing
Stationary Internal Combustion Engines
Ocean-Going Ships
Flares and Process Heaters at Petroleum Refineries
Brick and Clay Product NESHAP
Clean Water Act
Mountaintop Mining in Appalachia
Pesticide Application General Permit
Florida Nutrient Water Quality Standards
Chesapeake Bay TMDL
Airport Deicing Effluent Limitations Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards
Construction Site Effluent Limitations Guidelines
"Post-Construction" Stormwater Rule
Revised Cooling Water Intake Rule
Revised Steam Electric Effluent Limitations Guidelines
Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Requirements, Including Deadline Extension for Farms and Exemption for Milk Storage
"Waters of the United States" Rule
Solid Waste (RCRA)
Coal Combustion Residuals
Identification of Nonhazardous Materials That Are Solid Wastes When Burned
Underground Storage Tanks
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule Amendments
Chapter 2
Federal Pollution Control Laws: How Are They Enforced?(
Summary
Introduction
Federal and State Government Interaction
Federal Funding and Staffing for Enforcement Activities
Other Enforcement Issues
Statutory Framework for Enforcement of Pollution Control Laws and Key Players
Statutory Framework
Key Players in Environmental Enforcement and Compliance
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Department of Justice
Other Federal Agencies
States and "Delegated Authority"
Tribal Governments
Citizens
Regulated Community
Enforcement at Federal Facilities
Enforcement Response and Compliance Tools
Monitoring, Inspections, and Evaluations
Civil Administrative Actions
Civil Judicial Enforcement
Criminal Judicial Enforcement
Sanctions and Penalties
Penalties Assessed to Federal Facilities
Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs)
Environmental Justice and Enforcement/Compliance
Compliance Assistance and Incentive Approaches
Funding for Enforcement/Compliance Activities
Conclusion
Appendix A. Enforcement/Compliance Databases and Examples of Reported Results
Enforcement/Compliance Databases and Reporting
Overview of Enforcement/Compliance Databases
Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO)
Envirofacts
Facility Registry System (FRS)
Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS)
Integrated Data for Enforcement Analysis (IDEA)
Online Tracking Information System (OTIS)
Appendix B. Examples of Reported Enforcement Actions and Penalties over Time
Chapter 3
EPA Policies Concerning Integrated Planning and Affordability of Water Infrastructure(
Summary
Introduction
EPA's Integrated Planning Policy
Determining Community Affordability
Congressional Interest
Conclusion
Chapter 4
EPA's Vessel General Permits: Background and Issues*
Summary
Introduction
Background: Clean Water Act Requirements
The 2008 Vessel General Permit and 2011 Draft Vessel General Permits
The 2013 VGP for Large Vessels
Ballast Water Requirements
Non-Ballast Water Requirements
Additional Requirements for Certain Vessel Classes
Economic Impacts, Benefits, and Uncertainties
Issues
Ballast Water Standards
Federal Preemption and State Role
Legal Challenges to the VGP
Congressional Interest
Small Vessel Permit Moratorium
Ballast Water Standards Legislation
Appendix A. The sVGP
Appendix B. Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of Military Vessels
Chapter 5
Implementing EPA's 2015 Ozone Air Quality Standards(
Summary
Introduction
What Are NAAQS?
Reviewing the Ozone NAAQS
The NAAQS Review Process
Recent Reviews of the Ozone Standard
The Primary Standard
The 2015 Review
The Secondary Standard
Implementation of the 2015 Standards
Controlling Ozone Pollution
Wintertime Ozone
Costs and Benefits of Control
EPA's Cost Estimates
EPA's Benefit Estimates
California and Other Regional Costs and Benefits
Industry Estimates
Issues
The Role of Cost
Background Ozone Levels
Schedule for Review
Monitoring
The Role of Federal Versus State and Local Pollution Control Measures
Congressional Reaction
Chapter 6
EPA's Mid-Term Evaluation of Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards*
The One National Program
The Mid-Term Evaluation
The Draft Technical Assessment Report
The Final Determination
Reactions
The Trump Administration
Chapter 7
EPA's Methane Regulations: Legal Overview(
Summary
Introduction
Background
Regulations Under CAA Section 111
Reconsideration of Regulations Under CAA Section 307
Regulations Targeting Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Operations
Updating and Revising 2012 Emission Standards
Information Collection for Existing Oil and Natural Gas Sources
Reconsideration of the 2016 Oil and Gas NSPSs
EPA's Stays for the 2016 Oil and Gas NSPSs and Resulting Litigation
Three-Month Stay of Certain Requirements
Proposed Two-Year Stay
Petitions for Judicial Review
Litigation Issues
Endangerment Finding Under CAA Section 111(b)
Scope of the Oil and Gas Source Category
Next Steps
Regulations Targeting Methane Emissions from Municipal Landfills
Reconsideration of 2016 MSW Landfill NSPSs and Emission Guidelines
Stay of the MSW Landfill NSPSs and Emission Guidelines
Petitions for Review of the 2016 MSW Landfill Emission Guidelines
Litigation Issues
EPA's Authority to Revise Section 111(d) Emission Guidelines
Next Steps
Chapter 8
EPA's and BLM's Methane Rules(
Chapter 9
EPA's Wood Stove/Wood Heater Regulations: Frequently Asked Questions*
Summary
Introduction
To What Sources of Emissions Does the Final Rule Apply?
When Does the Final Rule Go into Effect?
Does the Final Rule Affect Wood Stoves and Other Wood Heaters Already Purchased or in Use Prior to Its Effective Date?
What Does the Final Rule Require?
What Will the Rule Cost?
Has There Been Controversy Regarding the Agency's Testing and Certification Requirements?
Does the Rule Have any Specific Provisions for Small Businesses?
What Are the Estimated Benefits of the Rule?
Do Any of the Rule's Provisions Apply to the Operators of Residential Wood Heaters?
What Have Stakeholders' Reactions Been to the 2015 Standards?
Chapter 10
EPA's Role in Emergency Planning and Notification at Chemical Facilities(
Summary
Introduction
Facility Risk Management Planning Requirements
Revisions under the Obama Administration
Revisions under the Trump Administration
Emergency Planning Notification Requirements
Emergency Release Notification Requirements
Chemical Safety Board
Toxic Release Inventory Reporting Requirements
Index
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