Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions

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Table of Contents

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Executive Summary
Preface

1. The Clean Air Regulatory Agenda
2. Regulatory Framework for Industrial Air Emissions
   1. Overview
   2. Equivalency Agreements
   3. Regulatory Framework for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
      • Approach for determining sectoral emission reduction targets
      • Compliance mechanisms
   4. Regulatory Framework for Air Pollutant Emissions
      • Approach for determining sectoral emission reduction targets
      • Compliance mechanisms
   5. Compliance, Penalties, and Enforcement
   6. Air Quality Objectives
   7. Anticipated Benefits and Impacts of Regulating Industry
      • Overview
      • Predicted changes in ambient air quality and acid deposition
      • Health benefits
      • Environmental benefits
      • Anticipated economic impacts
      • Cost and benefit conclusions
   8. Next Steps
3. Actions for Transportation Sources
   1. Emissions from the Sector
   2. Regulating the Fuel Consumption of Motor Vehicles
   3. Regulating the Rail Sector
   4. Regulating the Marine and Aviation Sectors
   5. Regulations to Reduce Air Pollutant Emissions from On-Road and Off-Road Vehicles and Engines
4. Actions on Consumer and Commercial Products
   1. Energy Efficiency Standards
   2. Volatile Organic Compound Emissions
5. Regulatory Framework for Improvement of Indoor Air Quality
6. Conclusion

Annex: "Business-as-Usual" Projection