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OAR Policy and Guidance Metarecord
| Document Title/Subject: Stationary Sources: Voluntary Measures Policy Related Documents: Mobile Source Voluntary Measures Policy |
Signed by: John Seitz
Signature Date: 1/19/01 Contact: |
Filename(s): http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/t1/memoranda/coverpol.pdf URL(s): |
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| Regulatory Authority: Title 1 |
Division/Director: Air Quality Strategies and Standards Division (OAQPS) / Lydia Wegman |
Submitted By: hamilton.bill |
OGC Contact: Sara Schneeberg OGC Phone#: 202-564-5592 |
Internet Contact: Jeff Clark |
| Document Type: Policy & Guidance Memos |
EPA Document Number: Federal Register: |
Supersedes: |
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| Subject Category: AIR |
Keywords: Emission reduction credits ERCs Emissions Flexibility Pollutants Voluntary programs |
Terms: Air pollutants Air quality Clean Air Act CAA Environmental policy Innovative Technologies Small businesses |
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| Abstract: On January 19, 2001, EPA issued guidelines for State air quality agencies that want to take pollution-reduction credit for voluntary emission reduction efforts. The policy, which applies only to stationary facilities, allows States to take credit for voluntary measures in their State implementation plans, or SIPs. States may use voluntary measures credits for up to 3 percent of the reductions needed for a particular area. Voluntary measures are an alternative to traditional emission control approaches and encourage facilities to undertake new, untried and cost-effective approaches to reduce emissions. Under today's policy, facilities are not required to take these steps and are not subject to penalties if they fail to implement the measures for any reason. This file is a cover memo and the guidance document. |
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