Phase I—New Facilities

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Economic and Engineering Analyses of the Proposed §316(b) New Facility Rule

EPA-821-R-00-019; August 2000

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview
Chapter 2: Section 316(b) Industries and the Need for Regulation
Chapter 3: Profile of the Electric Power Industry
Chapter 4: Profile of Manufacturers
- Paper and Allied Products
- Chemicals and Allied Products
- Petroleum and Coal Products
- Steel
- Aluminum
- Glossary
Chapter 5: Baseline Projections of New Facilities
Chapter 6: Facility Compliance Costs
Chapter 7: Economic Impact Analysis
Chapter 8: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis/ SBREFA
Chapter 9: UMRA and Other Economic Analysis
Chapter 10: Alternative Regulatory Options
Chapter 11: CWIS Impacts and Potential Benefits
Appendix A: Detailed Information on Technologies and the Development of Unit Costs
Appendix B: Unit Cost Analysis