EPA Revokes 2020 Finding on Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units

Summary

The EPA is revoking a 2020 finding that it is not necessary to regulate coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units under the Clean Air Act, and reaffirming that these units should be regulated to control hazardous air pollutant emissions, after considering cost.

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