Cooling Water Intakes Rulemaking History
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2014 - Existing Electric Generating Plants and Factories
The 2014 Final Rule is a follow-up to the withdrawn 2004 Rule.
- Final Rule - 2014
- Notice of Data Availability - Stated Preference Survey (June 12, 2012)
- Notice of Data Availability - Impingement Mortality Control Requirements (June 11, 2012)
- Proposed Rule (April 20, 2011)
2006 - New Offshore Oil & Gas Extraction Facilities (“Phase III”)
- Final Rule (June 16, 2006)
- Support Documents, including
- Fact sheet
- Technical Development Document
Engineering analysis of technologies & costs pertaining to regulation of cooling water intakes at new offshore oil and gas extraction facilities and other existing facilities - Economic and Benefits Analysis
Analysis of economic impacts and benefits of 2006 Cooling Water Intakes rule - Regional Benefits Analysis
Analysis of benefits of the final Cooling Water Intakes rule for each of seven regions evaluated, and national level estimates
- Support Documents, including
- Proposed Rule (November 24, 2004)
2004 - Existing Electric Power Plants (“Phase II”) (withdrawn)
- Notice of Suspension (July 9, 2007)
Follow-up note: See 2014 Final Rule
- Implementation Memo (March 20, 2007)
Guidance on status of Phase II cooling water intakes rule during pending litigation
- Implementation Memo (March 20, 2007)
- Final Rule (July 9, 2004)
- Support Documents, including
- Fact sheet
- Technical Development Document
Engineering analysis of technologies & costs for cooling water intake regulations - Economic and Benefits Analysis
Analysis of economic impact, environmental impact and benefits of cooling water intake regulations - Regional Benefits Analysis
Analysis of benefits of the final Cooling Water Intakes rule for each of seven regions evaluated, and national level estimates
- Proposed Rule (April 9, 2002)
2003 - Minor Amendments to Phase I Rule
- Final Rule (June 19, 2003)
- Proposed Rule (December 26, 2002)
- Direct Final Rule (December 26, 2002)
2001 - New Facilities (“Phase I”)
- Final Rule (December 18, 2001)
- Support Documents, including
- Fact sheet
- Technical Development Document
Engineering analysis of technologies & costs for cooling water intake regulations - Economic Analysis
Analysis of economic impact, environmental impact and benefits of cooling water intake regulations
- Proposed Rule (August 10, 2000)