In June 2014, EPA released arguably the most important set of proposed rules in its efforts to restrain greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources: regulation of existing and modified fossil fuel power plants under Clean Air Act Section 111(d).
The proposals have broad implications for the economy and the environment, pose challenges for harmonizing federal and state action on both environmental and energy fronts, and set the stage for regulation of other sectors under Section 111(d). As a result, it is critical to understand the scope, implications, and nuances of the proposed rules.
Taking place during EPA's comment period, the Workshop featured top experts from government, industry, nonprofits, and academia who will explored practical and legal implications of this significant regulatory undertaking. This interactive event took a "deep dive" into these rules.
You may download a document with all the speaker bios HERE.
| 8:30 - 9:00 am | Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 9:05 am | Welcome John Cruden, Environmental Law Institute |
| 9:05 - 9:30 am | Section 111(d): A Historical Perspective Robert R. Nordhaus, Van Ness Feldman LLP |
| 9:30 - 11:15 am | Defining the "Best System of Emission Reduction" under Section 111(d) Scott E. Schang, Environmental Law Institute (moderator) Dallas Burtraw, Resources for the Future Megan Ceronsky, Environmental Defense Fund Lorie J. Schmidt, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Allison Wood, Hunton & Williams LLP |
| 11:15 - 11:30 am | Break |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | State Choices: Flexibility and Limits Jeremy M. Tarr, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University (moderator) S. William Becker, National Association of Clean Air Agencies Tom Curry, M.J. Bradley & Associates LLC Tim Profeta, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | Luncheon Keynote Joseph Goffman, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| 1:30 - 2:30 pm |
Regional Coordination: Considering the Alternatives |
| 2:30 - 2:45 pm | Break |
| 2:45 - 3:45 pm | Legal Ramifications and Litigation Thomas A. Lorenzen, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP (moderator) Michael B. Gerrard, Columbia Law School Roger R. Martella, Jr., Sidley Austin LLP Ethan Shenkman, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| 3:45 - 4:45 pm | 111(d) in Context: Broader Energy and Policy Implications Jonas Monast, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University (moderator) Emily Fisher, Edison Electric Institute Judith Greenwald, U.S. Department of Energy Sheila Slocum Hollis, Partner, Duane Morris LLP Kevin Kennedy, World Resources Institute |
| 4:45 pm | Wrap Up John Cruden, Environmental Law Institute |
Reference Materials:
- "EPA's Existing Source Performance Standard for Greenhouse Gases: Legal Issues and Ramifications," Roger Martella
- EPA website, Carbon Pollution Standards: Clean Power Plan Proposed Rule
- Regulating Greenhouse Gases Sector by Sector under the Clean Air Act: How Well Does the Electric-Generating Unit Experience Translate to Petroleum Refineries? (Nicholas Institute Policy Brief, June 2014)
- Regulating Green House Emissions under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act: Implications for Petroleum Refineries (Nicholas Institute Working Paper, June 2014)
- The EPA's Proposed Guidelines for Regulating Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Existing Power Plants (Nicholas Institute Policy Brief, June 2014)
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