EPA reports results of first SO[sub 2] allowance auction

Journal Article · · Air Pollution Consultant; (United States)

OSTI ID:5244557

SO[sub 2] allowances are the product of an innovative effort to control SO[sub 2] emissions as part of the acid rain program (Clean Air Act Title IV and 40 CFR Part 73). Each allowance permits its holder to emit one ton of SO[sub 2] during a specified year. Allowances can be bought, sold, and traded. An allowance reserve, which consists of 2.8% of the total allowance allocated to utilities nationwide, is withheld by EPA for the purpose of stimulating and supporting on the allowance market through both auctions and direct sales. In addition, other parties holding allowances can offer them for sale at annual auctions.

• OSTI ID: 5244557
• Journal Information: Air Pollution Consultant; (United States), Journal Name: Air Pollution Consultant; (United States) Vol. 3:5; ISSN 1058-6628; ISSN APOCEH
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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