Posted on 11/16/2013 6:05:44 PM PST by jazusamo
Republican leaders on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its proposal to impose carbon dioxide limits on power plants.
Committee leaders sent a letter to EPA director Gina McCarthy on Friday, asking her to withdraw the proposed regulations, arguing that the agency is trying to "impose standards beyond the scope of its legal authority."
In September, the EPA released a proposal to set emissions caps for new coal-fired power plants that would likely require the industry to use carbon-capture technology, which involves burying the carbon underground.
Critics argue the technology, which is still under development, is too expensive, not commercially available and poses serious safety risks.
The agency maintains the technology has been “adequately demonstrated” based on three government-funded projects. The lawmakers argue the EPA is prohibited by law from using the projects to justify its proposed regulations.
Last month, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Rep. Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., released a draft a bill to block the EPA's proposal to limit emissions from new power plants and require the agency to set rules for coal-fired power plants that incorporate "commercially feasible" technologies.
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The EPA is a tyrannical, illegal band of thugs. They murdered millions with their fraudulent campaign against DDT. Now they seek to cripple America with these reckless attacks on coal.
This is like being occupied by a foreign invasion force. Where is the EPA in the Constitution? Nowhere.
Defund the EPA, fire every last one of the bastards.
TVA closing 8 coal power plants.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/tva-close-coal-powered-units-ala-ky-20890260
We’re gonna be in deep squattin’ doo doo if the price of nat gas spikes up.
+1
The House Republicans need to “man up” and make the envirowacko hippies down at the EPA an offer that they can’t refuse. They control the EPA’s money. If nothing else, do it “for the children”.
Amen to that...Do away with the EPA until such time they can work for the people and not against them.
The masses can huddle together for warmth at the nearest concentration camp and reeducation center.
Well said...Coal is the primary fuel for power plants in many states and if nat gas spikes (which it will) not only because of increased use in our country but worldwide, electric rates will skyrocket.
Thank God there is some pushback. I have been anticipating electricity rates to triple.
They are not elected and have no ruling authority; why do companies even obey them; they should all disregard their mandates and take it to courts; SCOTUS will rule in their favor (at least today, unless Roberts is blackmailed again).
“..........I have been anticipating electricity rates to triple.”
They will. It’s what it will take to get the populace roused sufficiently to demand action.
EPA’s main page on these standards:
http://www2.epa.gov/carbon-pollution-standards
EPA’s proposed regulations for future power plants:
http://www2.epa.gov/carbon-pollution-standards/regulatory-actions
How to Comment on the 2013 Proposed Carbon Pollution Standard for New Power Plants (Ending SOON! Don’t delay substantive commenting!)
http://www2.epa.gov/carbon-pollution-standards/how-comment-2013-proposed-carbon-pollution-standard-new-power-plants
IF?
It has to. The only question is when and how much for how long.
BUMP!
Defund it and pass a law against the rules.
Is this so hard?
Well honey, we can afford electricity of healthcare, but not both. What will it be?
It’s about fricking time.
These EPA bastids have been running wild, it’s time someone drew them to a screeching halt.
And I do mean screeching.
All they are doing is Obama’s dirty work for him. Just like the IRS.
Its about time the Congress stepped in and put a stop to the systematic destruction of the coal industry in this country. If they are not stopped the EPA will cause the grid to go down and we will all be sitting in the dark with a flashlight.
Environmentalist end game is to eliminate 95% of the human population.
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