Proposed Part 251 CO2 Performance Standards for Major Electric Generating Facilities
The Department proposes to adopt a new 6 NYCRR Part 251, CO2 Performance Standards for Major Electric Generating Facilities, and revisions to 6 NYCRR Part 200, General Provisions. The proposed Part 251 will establish carbon dioxide (CO2) emission standards for new major electric generating facilities (defined as facilities that have a generating capacity of at least 25 megawatts (MW)), and for increases in capacity of at least 25 MW at existing electric generating facilities. The revisions to Part 200 incorporate references to federal rules. Comments will be accepted through 5 P.M., March 15, 2012.
- Express Terms 6 NYCRR Part 251, CO2 Performance Standards for Major Electric Generating Facilities
- Express Terms 6 NYCRR Part 200, General Provisions
- Regulatory Impact Statement
- Job Impact Statement
- Rural Area Flexibility Analysis
- Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for Small Businesses and Local Governments
Requests for information and comments related to this proposal may be directed to:
Michael Jennings
Environmental Engineer I
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Bureau of Stationary Sources
625 Broadway
Albany, New York 12233-3254
Telephone: (518) 402-8403
Fax: (518) 402-9035
Email: 251GHG@gw.dec.state.ny.us
More about Proposed Part 251 CO2 Performance Standards for Major Electric Generating Facilities:
- Express Terms 6 NYCRR Part 251, CO2 Performance Standards for Major Electric Generating Facilities - Proposed Part 251 will establish CO2 emission standards for new major electric generating facilities (defined as facilities that have a generating capacity of at least 25 megawatts (MW)), and for increases in capacity of at least 25 MW at existing electric generating facilities.
- Express Terms 6 NYCRR Part 200, General Provisions - Proposed changes to Part 200, as related to Proposed Part 251.
- Regulatory Impact Statement Summary 6 NYCRR Parts 251 and 200 - A summary of the Regulatory Impact Statement.
- Regulatory Impact Statement 6 NYCRR Parts 251 and 200 - A general overview of the regulation detailing, among other things, the statutory authority, need for and justification of the proposal, expected cost and recordkeeping/reporting impacts, and compliance schedule.
- Job Impact Statement 6 NYCRR Parts 251 and 200 - Necessary for all regulations affecting 100 or more jobs and employment opportunities, this document details the number and categories of jobs affected, regions of the state suffering a disproportionate impact, and measures taken to minimize any impact on jobs and employment opportunities.
- Rural Area Flexibility Analysis 6 NYCRR Parts 251 and 200 - Defined as counties with populations of fewer than 200,000 people and towns in non-rural counties where population density is less than 150 people per square mile, this must state any impacts or requirements imposed upon rural areas. This must also express opportunities provided for rural citizens, businesses or organizations to participate in the rulemaking.
- Regulatory Flexibility Analysis for Small Businesses and Local Government 6 NYCRR Parts 251 and 200 - Consideration of, and steps taken by the Department, to minimize any negative impacts on small businesses (independently owned businesses wholly within New York State of 100 employees or fewer) or local governments. This includes an explanation of what opportunities were provided to these entities to participate in the rulemaking process.
