HR 3316 · 101th Congress · Environmental Protection

Acid Rain Reduction and Clean Coal Development Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-09-21· Sponsored by Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1989-10-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Acid Rain Reduction and Clean Coal Development Act of 1989 - Amends the Clean Air Act to phase in, within ten years of this Act's enactment, a nationwide reduction in annual emissions of sulfur dioxide from fossil fuel fired electric utility steam generating units of 10,000,000 tons measured from 1980 emissions levels. Authorizes governors of certain States to submit certifications to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in lieu of compliance plans for first phase emissions reductions. Permits only certain coal-burning power plants to be certified. Requires the Administrator, in order to help Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois meet the applicable phase one allocation, to issue an order requiring the owners or operators of the Clifty Creek, Kyger Creek, and Joppa power plants to comply with emissions standards for sulfur dioxide which are equivalent to new source performance standards for units constructed after September 18, 1978, unless such units are not appropriate retrofit candidates. Provides that compliance costs shall be borne by the Secretary of Energy and permits the Secretary to pay a share of any increased operating and maintenance costs. Requires States to:…

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