ACC Applauds Ohio Governor Letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Asking for Delay in GHG Regulation... -- ARLINGTON, Va., March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

ACC Applauds Ohio Governor Letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Asking for Delay in GHG Regulation... -- ARLINGTON, Va., March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

Postponement Can Help Avoid Further Burdens on Economic Recovery, Job Creation
ARLINGTON, Va., March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On March 15, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland (D) sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson regarding EPA's plans for addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from stationary sources under the authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA).  Governor Strickland expressed concern that large numbers of stationary sources, such as generating plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilities, will immediately be subjected to GHG permitting requirements -- including Best Available Control Technology (BACT) requirements -- when  BACT technology is undetermined. He asked that permitting rules on large stationary sources of GHGs be deferred until commercially available BACT exists to meet CAA requirements. His letter also cited concerns about financial and economic impacts on Ohio as a result of EPA's planned regulatory path.
American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Cal Dooley issued the following statement:
"We applaud Governor Strickland for weighing in with his concerns to EPA Administrator Jackson as to the significant challenges raised by EPA's planned stationary source regulations and the need for a deferral.  We share his 'deep concerns' with EPA's impending regulations and 'the impact this approach will have on Ohio's economy and working families.' While the economy is struggling and Ohio and other states are trying mightily to add jobs, regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from industrial facilities, power plants, restaurants, and other places of commerce would only hinder recovery and job creation.

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