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Phase II—Large existing electric generating plants

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Economic and Benefits Analysis for the Proposed Section 316(b) Phase II Existing Facilities Rule

EPA-821-R-02-001; February 2002

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Download the complete Economic and Benefits Analysis for the Proposed Section 316(b) Phase II Existing Facilities Rule (PDF) (2.5 MB, 253 pp.). The final analysis is also available.

Part A: Background Information

Chapter A1 Introduction and Overview
Chapter A2 Need for the Regulation
Chapter A3 Profile of the Electric Power Industry

Part B: Costs and Economic Impacts

Chapter B1 Summary of Compliance Costs
Chapter B2 Cost Impact Analysis
Chapter B3 Electricity Market Model Analysis
Chapter B4 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Chapter B5 UMRA Analysis
Chapter B6 Other Administrative Requirements
Chapter B7 Alternative Options - Costs and Economic Impacts
Chapter B8 Alternative Options - Electricity Market Model Analysis

Part C: National Benefits

Chapter C1 Case Study Introduction
Chapter C2 Summary of Case Study Results
Chapter C3 National Extrapolation of Baseline Loses
Chapter C4 Benefits

Part D: National Benefit-Cost Analysis

Chapter D1 Comparison of National Costs and Benefits

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