New source standard for power plants. I. Consider the costs

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Harvard Environ. Law Rev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6940772

Badger, D B

The economic impacts of stricter federal emission control standards on coal-fired power plant operation are evaluated. full development of U.S. coal resources; any strict, inflexible standards will have severe economic repercussions for both power plant operators and consumers. Articles in the Clean Air Act of 1977 that establish a framework for emission control regulations are examined. A nonuniform, sliding scale standard for power plant emissions is allowed for in the act. (73 references)

• Research Organization: DOE Office of Coal and Electric Utility Policy
• OSTI ID: 6940772
• Journal Information: Harvard Environ. Law Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Harvard Environ. Law Rev.; (United States) Vol. 3; ISSN HELRD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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