EIA's role in the analysis of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and the development of the National Allowance Database

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1993 · Government Information Quarterly; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0740-624X(93)90004-J· OSTI ID:6042634

Beamon, J A; Linders, M J ^[1]

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1. Energy Information Administration, Washington, DC (United States)

Throughout 1990 the Energy Information Administration (EIA) provided continuous data and analytic support to Congress during its deliberations on Title IV of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAA). Congress requested the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to review and analyze the sections that would affect electric utilities, specifically those relating to acid deposition (Title IV). By providing knowledgeable and impartial analysis, EIA clarified the likely effects of the various legislative proposals and helped Congress finalize the amendments. Even though the CAA is now law, EIA's efforts have not ended. During the analysis of the various proposals, EIA and EPA created a National Allowance Database (NAD). Now, under an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a new version of the NAD is being developed to facilitate the implementation of the acid deposition provisions of the CAA. This article describes the analyses undertaken, points out where EIA's efforts led to improved understanding of the likely impacts of the CAA, and outlines EIA's continued efforts to assist EPA in the implementation of the amendments. 6 tabs.

• OSTI ID: 6042634
• Journal Information: Government Information Quarterly; (United States), Vol. 10:1; ISSN 0740-624X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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