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Example

NPDES Regulations To Establish Requirements for Cooling Water Intake Structures

In rules adopted in 2014, EPA identified seven different ways for existing facilities to comply with cooling water restrictions, while finding that closed-cycle cooling towers provide the most efficient technology. Each permit application must justify its selection of water cooling technologies. These requirements particularly affect the economics of fossil fuel generators.

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  • Existing Laws

    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System-Final Regulations To Establish Requirements for Cooling Water Intake Structures at Existing Facilities and Amend Requirements at Phase I Facilities

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New York’s BTA for Cooling Water Intake Structures

States and State Governments Example

California Water Quality Control Policy for Power Plant Cooling

States and State Governments Example

SEC Guidance Regarding Disclosure Related to Climate Change

Executive Branch Example

EPA’s Cumulative Impacts Addendum

Executive Branch Resource

EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Coal and NG Power Plants

Executive Branch Resource

FERC Order 1000

Executive Branch