the year ahead in environment & energy

THE YEAR AHEAD IN ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY

John SullivanJanuary 25, 2013

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THE YEAR AHEAD

‘The Threat of Climate Change’• Possibilities and Pitfalls

• What Lies Ahead?

The Broader Agenda • Key Regulatory Actions

• Setting the Tone for the Next Term

‘THE THREAT OF CLIMATE CHANGE’

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RAISING THE STAKES

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January 2013

‘We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations … The path towards sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult. But America cannot resist this transition; we must lead it. ‘

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POSSIBILITIES & PITFALLS

IN CONGRESS

Flurry of Activity• Priority for Sen. Reid

• Climate Caucus in Senate; Bicameral Task Force

Laying the Groundwork• 2014 and Beyond

Carbon Tax• A Revenue Raiser, but Where is the Support?

• Sanders Bill Would Impose a ‘Fee’

Renewables/Energy Efficiency• Some minor bills, but no major initiatives expected

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POSSIBILITIES & PITFALLS

REGULATORY FRONT

EPA Greenhouse Gas Standards• New Power Plant Regs Due by April

• What to Do About Existing Plants?

• Refineries Down the Road?

Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards• Double Standards for Cars, Lt. Duty Trucks by 2025

• 1st Tier of Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles in Place

• More Action on Heavy-Duty Vehicles Possible

DOE Energy Efficiency Standards• Rules Stalled Under White House Review

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POSSIBILITIES & PITFALLS

WHAT LIES AHEAD?

State of the Union• More Meat on Policy Bones

Fiscal 2014 Budget Proposal• A Tale of Numbers and Policies

THE BROADER AGENDA

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THE BROADER AGENDA

THE REGULATORY FRONT

Air Pollution • New Proposed Smog Standards Coming

• Interstate Transport of Pollution a Vexing Problem

• Defending Mercury Standards for Power Plants

• New Gasoline Standards

Water Pollution• New Effluent Limits for Power Plants

• What Does the Clean Water Act Protect? > Guidance/Rule Could Expand Reach

Power Plant Coal Ash • Hazardous Waste or Not?

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THE BROADER AGENDA

THE REGULATORY FRONT

Toxic Chemicals• More Data, Disclosure by Manufacturers

> Significant New Use Rules

> Chemical Data Reporting Rule

> Data Collection Rules

> Challenges to Claims of Confidentiality

> Looking to move regulations through OMB

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THE BROADER AGENDA

TOUGH DECISIONS AHEAD

Life After Lisa• How Aggressive Will EPA Be?

> Agenda Driven by Lawsuits, Statutes

> Policy Choices Remain

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Acknowledgments

Bloomberg BNA Reporters Andrew Childers, Jessica Coomes,

Ari Natter, Pat Rizzuto, Amena Saiyid, Dean Scott

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Contact Information:

John Sullivan

Director, Environment, Health, & Safety News

Bloomberg BNA

(703) 341-3752

jsullivan@bna.com