To amend sections 111, 169, and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification or construction, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines clarification of definition of a modification: emission rate increases, pollution control, efficiency, safety, and reliability projects Paragraph (4) of section 111(a) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C, defines clarification of definition of construction for prevention of significant deterioration Subparagraph (C) of section 169(2) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C, and defines clarification of definition of modifications and modified for nonattainment areas Paragraph (4) of section 171 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, product standards, and liability protections. The main policy areas are Environment and Water Infrastructure.
Who Benefits and How
Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face reduced risk and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Defines clarification of definition of a modification: emission rate increases, pollution control, efficiency, safety, and reliability projects Paragraph (4) of section 111(a) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
- Defines clarification of definition of construction for prevention of significant deterioration Subparagraph (C) of section 169(2) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
- Defines clarification of definition of modifications and modified for nonattainment areas Paragraph (4) of section 171 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines clarification of definition of a modification: emission rate increases, pollution control, efficiency, safety, and reliability projects Paragraph (4) of section 111(a) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C, defines clarification of definition of construction for prevention of significant deterioration Subparagraph (C) of section 169(2) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C, and defines clarification of definition of modifications and modified for nonattainment areas Paragraph (4) of section 171 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Environment, Water Infrastructure
Primary Purpose
The bill defines clarification of definition of a modification: emission rate increases, pollution control, efficiency, safety, and reliability projects Paragraph (4) of section 111(a) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C, defines clarification of definition of construction for prevention of significant deterioration Subparagraph (C) of section 169(2) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C, and defines clarification of definition of modifications and modified for nonattainment areas Paragraph (4) of section 171 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Griffith introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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