Promulgation of emissions regulations

Consider regulation to reduce emissions from fossil fuel-fired generating units

Page 228: "DEC should assess regulatory options to reduce emissions from fossil fuel-fired generating units to the maximum extent practicable to achieve the requirements of the Climate Act while maintaining system reliability. Consistent with the above analysis, and in coordination with PSC, NYSERDA and other interested stakeholders, DEC should examine all potential regulatory options, including new regulations and/or permit requirements or amendment of current regulations and/or permitting requirements, to determine the most efficient, effective, and enforceable format to achieve the determined interim emissions reduction targets described above and the Climate Act directives. The process should consider other regulatory programs, including a potential economywide program as discussed in Chapter 17. Economywide Strategies, as well as RGGI, and include effective mechanisms for input and comments from stakeholders prior to a formal proposal under SAPA, similar to the process used in promulgating the DEC “Peaker Rule,” 6 NYCRR Subpart 227-3. Once completed, DEC should follow SAPA in promulgating the identified regulation(s)."