Environmental Law

rules that put the necessary regulatory framework in place to ensure that 1) industrial

facilities can get Clean Air Act permits covering their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

when needed and 2) facilities emitting GHGs at levels below those established in the

Tailoring Rule do not need to obtain federal Clean Air Act permits.

that date, permits issued under the Clean Air Act permitting programs for large stationary

sources ? the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and the Title V Operating Permit

Programs ? must begin to address GHGs.

those responsible for 70 percent of the GHG pollution from stationary sources, would require

air permits.

have such authority, with EPA serving as the permitting authority in the interim,

and

required to obtain permits.

new and expanding facilities in all states can seek permits for greenhouse gas emissions.