As reported in BNA and referenced in Foley & Hoag’s blog, EPA is rumored to be moving forward with application of New Source Review requirements to large sources of greenhouse gas emissions. BNA reported that EPA would likely set a trigger level of 25,000 tons of carbon dioxide or carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (other greenhouse
Environmental Commission Responds Forcefully to Appeal Deadlines Established by the Ohio Legislature
The Ohio General Assembly included in the state budget a series of deadlines for issuing decisions in environmental appeals. (See prior post) The deadlines apply to the Environmental Review Appeals Commission (ERAC) which hears administrative appeals for hundreds of Ohio EPA and other state Agency actions. Here are the deadlines imposed on ERAC:
The commission (ERAC) shall
Cap and Trade: Job Killer or Call to Action for Coal Dependent States
Ohio faces a two headed hydra when it comes to the impact of the proposed cap-and-trade bill in Congress- the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES):
- Ohio generates almost 90% of its energy from coal;
- Manufacturing represents one the largest employment sectors in Ohio (ranking 3rd nationally with 1.1 million workers as
Observations on Sustainable Cleveland 2019
The Sustainable Cleveland 2019 summit was unlike any other conference or summit I had attended. I have been to plenty where the goal was simply to raise awareness- Typically a parade of talking heads followed up by urgent pleas to do something in the future.
The Cleveland Summit was much different. It took some 700 attendees
So You Want Green Jobs Cleveland…
Cleveland has is trying to increase momentum toward become a hub of green industry. As a recent Clevelander I appreciate the efforts to promote sustainability, renewable power, and other green industry as a means of attracting jobs and improving the economy. (photo:flickr:heidigoseek)
I have had the luxury of working with many of the
Ohio BAT- Changes to State Air Pollution Control Strategy Prove Daunting
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Back in 2006, while I was still at Ohio EPA, a major piece of state legislation worked its way through the General Assembly. Senate Bill 265 was developed by business groups in Ohio to address concerns with the structure and implementation of Ohio air pollution permitting programs. The main target to be fixed was the