Beam me to Planet Gore !
Posted on 08/09/2010 4:22:28 PM PDT by EBH
New sources of air pollution would be required to control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under draft rule changes being introduced by Ohio EPA. The draft rules mirror federal requirements to control GHG emissions under U.S. EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule. Ohio EPA is accepting comments on the draft through August 13, 2010.
The rule amendments would allow for a step-by-step implementation process in concert with federal actions:
* Step 1 – From January 2, 2011 through June 30, 2011, facilities with new major sources that fall under federal requirements would be required to address GHG emissions if the new source would increase output of carbon dioxide by 75,000 tons per year based on carbon conversion formulas; and * Step 2 – Beginning July 1, 2011, newly constructed facilities would be subject to GHG requirements based on tons of carbon dioxide emitted per year. Existing sources would be subject to permit modifications if the source already emits 100,000 tons per year or more.
In addition to adding limits, draft definitions are included such as what would be considered an emissions increase, carbon equivalents and how equivalents are calculated under the draft rules. Also, a section has been added that would regulate the emissions of light duty vehicles.
A key component to the draft rule changes would be to add the phrase “subject to regulation,” which allows for tailoring the regulations to specific pollutants or pollutant sources. As U.S. EPA updates specific greenhouse gas limits, sources would become subject to changes without additional rule development.
Copies of the draft rule changes are available online or can be requested by calling (614) 644-3696. Written comments can be mailed to the attention of Paul Braun, Division of Air Pollution Control, Ohio EPA, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049. Include “PSD and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule; Final Rule” in the subject line.
Ohio EPA will consider all comments received by August 13, 2010, before formally proposing rule changes. When the rules are formally proposed, Ohio EPA will hold a public hearing and offer another public comment period before any rule changes are adopted.
So that is how they are going to play this game!!! Heads up OHIO and the rest of you too! If Ohio can pull this off ...there ain't nothing stopping the rest.
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That isn’t immediately apparent in the announcement. I had to do a bit of digging for it.
Dopes!
Its all about creating new revenue streams don’t ya know... who cares if those revenues are generated for no purpose, and will have no effect in the long run... /grrrrrrrrrrrr
One of the first things we need to do is let the air out of these dictatorships like the EPA. You work for us, shut up and sit down!
They are going to find enforcement rather difficult to do with a budget of $0.67 in 2013.
Welcome to automated law! This means it becomes law/rule without ever having to go through a comment period...like this one is having to go through! No announcements, no comments. THEY ARE REMOVING YOUR RIGHT TO REDRESS! I have been saying it and saying it...they don't need to pass cap n tax. A few word changes here and there and the fascists never even needed to consult you.
Our state of Ohio is going to give up their 10th Amendment Rights!
It looks like the mods. moved this to personal. I wish I could communicate better on a message board. Look at what Ohio is doing here.
First they are adding in “rules” for light duty trucks.
Second they are giving away our State’s Right to redress against any bad EPA regulation!
They are going to legislate away our State’s 10th Amendment Rights!
I don’t understand why nobody on FR is getting this. I don’t understand why the mods. put this in personal? If one state can do this with a few word changes...
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