The National Association of Clean Air Agencies (“NACAA”) has recently submitted comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), regarding the Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Coal and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review. The docket was addressed on June 22nd. The case can be identified under Docket I.D. NO. EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0794.
This move is indicative of NACAA’s active engagement in the shaping and reviewing of standards and regulations that affect the clean air sector. The comments submitted are central to the ongoing dialogue on environmental protection, and specifically on reducing the emissions from coal and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units.
These comments follow the recent proposal of the Mercury/Air Toxics Standard (MATS) NESHAP for Coal and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units. The standard seeks to regulate the emissions of hazardous air pollutants from coal and oil-fired power plants, which marks a significant step in the effort to contain environmental pollution.
For those interested in accessing the exact comments submitted by the NACAA, the docket can be reviewed via JDSupra.
The critical analysis of the proposed standards by such bodies as NACAA signifies the need for cross-sectoral collaboration in achieving environmentally friendly practices. As laws and regulations evolve, companies, and particularly those in sectors with high environmental impact, have a responsibility to align their practices with emerging trends in environmental law.
Looking ahead, the Proposed Rule holds potential implications for corporations and lawmakers alike. Legal professionals would do well to monitor the progression of this docket and the changes it could spell for environmental law and business practice.