FGD and DeNOx
NEWSLETTER       

                                                                                                         September 2005
                                                                                                             No. 329

Emissions Trading Alternative Proposed for Visibility Rule

Expanding upon the Clean Air Visibility Rule, EPA is proposing an emissions trading program to help state and tribal governments improve visibility in national parks and wilderness areas. EPA's proposal outlines an alternative emissions trading program that gives flexibility for states or tribal government in ways to apply Best Alternative Retrofit Technology (BART). The BART requirements would be satisfied if the trading program meets or exceeds the visibility benefits resulting from BART. The proposed emissions trading rule will be open for public comment for 45 days after publication in the Federal Register. EPA will take final action on this issue by November, 2005. For information about EPA's regional haze program, this proposal and how to make public comment visit: http://www.epa.gov/visibility. 

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