EPA's Session on Carbon Pollution Standards Postponed

Listening Sessions Postponed

Because of the government shutdown, EPA has postponed two public listening sessions on its carbon pollution standards that were scheduled for October 15 in Boston, MA, and October 18 in Philadelphia, PA. We will reschedule these sessions when the government reopens; please check this page then for updates.

EPA will hold 11 public listening sessions across the country to solicit ideas and input from the public and stakeholders about the best Clean Air Act approaches to reducing carbon pollution from existing power plants. 

The Clean Air Act gives both EPA and states a role in reducing air pollution from power plants that are already in operation.  The law directs EPA to establish guidelines, which states use to design their own programs to reduce emissions.  Before proposing guidelines, EPA must consider how power plants with a variety of different configurations would be able to reduce carbon pollution in a cost-effective way.

The feedback from these 11 public listening sessions will play an important role in helping EPA develop smart, cost-effective guidelines that reflect the latest and best information available.  The agency will seek additional public input during the notice and comment period once it issues a proposal by June 2014.

Below please find a list of listening sessions offered around the country and a point of contact for each if you have any questions.  You may sign up for one or more sessions.  Registration is highly encouraged due to large expected turn outs. If you are unable to attend one of these listening sessions, EPA is accepting input through the Contact Us page or at carbonpollutioninput@epa.gov until November 8, 2013.

Lenexa, KS

November 4, 2013
4:00-8:00 pm CST
U.S. EPA Region 7 Offices
11201 Renner Blvd.
Lenexa, KS 66219
Register
Point of contact: Toni Gargas - (913) 551-7193