Adopted Part 251 CO2 Performance Standards for Major Electric Generating Facilities
The Department has adopted 6 NYCRR Part 251, CO2 Performance Standards for Major Electric Generating Facilities, and revisions to 6 NYCRR Part 200, General Provisions. Part 251 establishes 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 existing electric generating facilities which increase their capacity by at least 25 MW. The revisions to Part 200 incorporate references to federal rules.
More about Adopted Part 251 CO2 Performance Standards for Major Electric Generating Facilities:
- Express Terms 6 NYCRR Part 251, CO2 Performance Standards for Major Electric Generating Facilities - Express Terms 6 NYCRR Part 251, CO2 Performance Standards for Major Electric Generating Facilities
- Express Terms 6 NYCRR Part 200, General Provisions, as related to Adopted Part 251 - Express Terms 6 NYCRR Part 200, General Provisions, as related to Adopted Part 251
- Regulatory Impact Statement Summary 6 NYCRR Parts 251 and 200 - A summary 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.
- 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.
- Assessment of Public Comments Summary 6 NYCRR Parts 251 and 200 - Summary of public comments
- Assessment of Public Comments 6 NYCRR Parts 251 and 200 - Comments received from January 18, 2012 through 5:00 P.M., March 15, 2012
