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Support Documents for the Phase II Cooling Water Intake Rule (2004; withdrawn)

The Phase II Cooling Water Intake rule was promulgated in 2004 and subsequently withdrawn.
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  • Fact Sheet: Final Regulations for Cooling Water Intake Structures at Large Power Plants (Phase II) (pdf) (14.92 KB, February 2004, 821-F-04-003)
    Summary of final rule for cooling water intakes at large existing power plants. (Note: The 2004 final rule has been withdrawn.)
  • Technical Development Document for the Final Section 316(b) Phase II Existing Facilities Rule (pdf) (1.18 MB, February 12, 2004, 821-R-04-007)
    Engineering analysis of technologies & costs for cooling water intake regulations. (Note: The 2004 final rule has been withdrawn.)
  • Economic and Benefits Analysis for the Final Section 316(b) Phase II Existing Facilities Rule (pdf) (1.68 MB, February 2004, 821-R-04-005)
    Analysis of economic impact, environmental impact and benefits of cooling water intake regulations. (Note: The 2004 final rule has been withdrawn.)
  • Regional Analysis Document for the Final Section 316(b) Phase II Existing Facilities Rule (pdf) (16.8 MB, February 12, 2004, 821-R-02-003)
    Analysis of benefits of the final Cooling Water Intakes rule for each of seven regions evaluated, and national level estimates. (Note: The 2004 final rule has been withdrawn.)
  • Memo: Implementation of the Decision in Riverkeeper, Inc. v. EPA, Remanding the Cooling Water Intake Structures Phase II Regulation (pdf) (69.08 KB, March 20, 2007)
    Guidance on status of Phase II cooling water intakes rule during pending litigation.

Cooling Water Intakes

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Last updated on January 2, 2025
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