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Email correspondence dated September 10, 2025, among Dustin Burkhard, Shawn Smith, William Wood, and Lauren Quintrell regarding matters related to Olympus Power, LLC and Northampton Generating Company, as part of FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006016
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1 |
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EPA's 2025 finding deemed the extremely low ID/F standards for the lime industry using untested ACI technology as unreasonable, stating that effective technology for controlling Organic Hazardous Air Pollutant emissions is currently unavailable.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006021
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1 |
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EPA's interim release for FOIA ID 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the challenges of achieving the lime rule standards, particularly regarding Dioxins/Furans control technologies, which are not currently in use at U.S. lime plants.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006020
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1 |
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Comments submitted to EPA by ILA on September 10, 2025, outline technical issues with EPA's predictions regarding the efficacy of DSI and ACI technologies for controlling HCl and mercury emissions in lime kilns, indicating that these technologies are currently unavailable.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006022
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1 |
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William C. Herz, Executive Director of the National Lime Association, submitted a request for information to the EPA, offering to provide additional details if needed, under FOIA ID 2025-EPA-04883.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006026
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1 |
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EPA FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 includes a list of addresses associated with various companies such as Graymont, Martin Marietta, and RHI Magnesita, detailing locations across multiple states.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006028
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1 |
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On March 26, 2025, Joseph Madej, Environmental Counsel for Carmeuse Americas, authorized the National Lime Association to request a two-year presidential exemption from compliance with the Clean Air Act for multiple lime manufacturing plants.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006029
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1 |
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On March 26, 2025, Graymont Lime Company's Vice-President authorized the National Lime Association to request a two-year presidential exemption from compliance with the Lime Rule for several major source lime plants.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006030
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1 |
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On March 25, 2025, J. Robert Gwynn, Executive Vice President of Greer Industries, Inc., authorized the National Lime Association to request a two-year presidential exemption for their lime plant in Riverton, West Virginia, from compliance with the Lime Rule.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006031
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1 |
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A letter dated March 26, 2025, from Lhoist North America CEO Philip Niemann authorizes the National Lime Association to request a two-year presidential exemption from compliance with the Lime Rule for several major source lime plants.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006032
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1 |
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On March 26, 2025, Bradley D. Kohn, Vice President of Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties, authorized the National Lime Association to request a two-year presidential exemption from compliance with the Lime Rule for their major source lime plants.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006033
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1 |
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On March 26, 2025, Paul Hogan, Chief Executive Officer of Mississippi Lime Company, authorized the National Lime Association to request a two-year presidential exemption from emissions standards for their lime plant in St. Genevieve, Missouri, under the Clean Air Act.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006034
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1 |
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On March 26, 2025, Brian Tideman, COO of Pete Lien & Sons, Inc., authorized the National Lime Association to request a two-year presidential exemption from compliance with the Lime Rule for their major source lime plants.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006035
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1 |
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On March 26, 2025, Mark Plantan, General Counsel of Magnesita Refractories Company, authorized the National Lime Association to request a two-year presidential exemption from compliance with the Lime Rule for their York Plant, citing national security interests.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006036
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1 |
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Scrubgrass Reclamation Company LP submitted a request to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for a presidential exemption from the MATS rule, seeking an extension of compliance deadlines for their facility until July 5, 2029.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006037
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1 |
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SCRUBGRASS RECLAMATION COMPANY LP submitted a justification for exemption regarding the technical feasibility of meeting the EPA's proposed 0.01 lb/MMBtu emission limit for coal-refuse power plants, citing issues with PM CEMS and fuel variability.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006038
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1 |
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A letter from Richard J. Shaffer, Asset Manager at Scrubgrass Reclamation Company LP, dated September 10, 2025, requests an extension for regulatory compliance regarding National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, citing financial burdens and energy reliability concerns.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006039
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1 |
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EPA FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 from Panther Creek Power Opr LLC seeks delayed compliance until July 6, 2029, for Pyropower Units 1 and 2, citing technical feasibility concerns regarding PM continuous emission monitors for coal-refuse power plants.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006041
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1 |
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A 2025 EPA report discusses the technical feasibility of monitors for coal-fired units, the financial impact of regulatory changes on emissions testing, and national security concerns regarding energy demand and supply stability.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006042
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1 |
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Richard J. Shaffer, Asset Manager, submitted a request regarding the extension for an offshore wind project in New Jersey, emphasizing the need for a balanced power grid and financial relief to evaluate regulatory impacts, dated September 10, 2025.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006043
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1 |
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On March 28, 2025, Olympus Power, LLC submitted a request to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for a two-year Presidential exemption from the revised MATS rule emissions standard for Walleye Power, LLC's Bay Shore Unit 1 in Oregon, Ohio.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006044
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1 |
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A request for a two-year exemption from the revised MATS rule emissions standard for Bay Shore Unit 1 was submitted by Vincent J. Brisini, Director of Environmental Affairs at Olympus Power, citing concerns over electric grid reliability and economic viability.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006046
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1 |
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On March 26, 2025, Phil Niemann, CEO of Lhoist North America, submitted a request to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for a two-year presidential exemption from emissions standards for new lime manufacturing sources under the Clean Air Act.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006047
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1 |
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EPA's interim release for FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 outlines the difficulties lime plants face in meeting dioxin/furan emission standards due to the speculative nature of control technologies and the requirement for extensive testing.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006051
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1 |
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EPA's evaluation of ACI technology for lime kilns indicates that the MACT limit for cement kilns is significantly higher, raising concerns about the feasibility of achieving the stringent D.F standards set for lime kilns, as well as the practicality of using Regenerative Thermal Oxidation and dry sorbent injection for controlling oHAP and HCl emissions.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006052
|
1 |
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NLA's comments submitted to the EPA on September 10, 2025, critique the agency's speculative predictions regarding the efficacy and feasibility of DSI and ACI technologies for controlling HCl and mercury emissions in lime kilns.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006053
|
1 |
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EPA's interim release regarding FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the environmental and national security implications of the Lime Rule, arguing for an extension of the compliance date to July 16, 2029, due to the essential role of lime in various industries.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006055
|
1 |
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On March 28, 2025, Western Farmers Electric Cooperative submitted a request to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for a two-year exemption from the NESHAP emission limitation for its Hugo Generating Station, citing technology unavailability and national security interests.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006057
|
1 |
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The Hugo Generating Station submitted a Presidential Exemption Request regarding compliance with EPA's revised fPM limit, citing operational variability and the unavailability of necessary monitoring technology to meet the standard by 2027.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006059
|
1 |
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Gary R. Roulet, CEO of WFEC, submitted a request to the EPA on September 10, 2025, seeking a two-year exemption for the Hugo Generating Station from the Final Rule due to national security concerns and challenges related to compliance.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006062
|
1 |
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Seward Generation submitted a report detailing the financial and technical challenges of complying with the EPA's MATS Rule for PM Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems, estimating costs between $350,000 and $550,000 for installation across three plants.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006064
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1 |
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On March 31, 2025, Seward Generation requested a two-year Presidential exemption from compliance with the MATS Rule for the Seward Generating Station, citing unavailability of technology and national security interests.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006063
|
1 |
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Environmental Manager M. Crawford of Seward Generation LLC submitted a request for a two-year Presidential exemption from compliance with the MATS Rule, citing national security interests and increasing electricity demand, dated September 10, 2025.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006066
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1 |
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Seward Generation submitted comments during the MATS Rule proposal period, arguing that the elimination of LEE provisions will increase costs and that PM CEMS cannot reliably demonstrate compliance with the new stringent fPM standards starting in 2027.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006065
|
1 |
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On March 28, 2025, Ebensburg Power Company requested a two-year Presidential exemption from compliance with the MATS Rule, citing unavailability of technology and national security interests.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006067
|
1 |
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A report discusses the challenges of meeting stringent PM emissions standards at 0.010 lb/MMBtu, citing national security interests and referencing multiple Executive Orders from President Trump that support energy production and reliability.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006069
|
1 |
|
EPA FOIA record 2025-EPA-04883 discusses industry concerns regarding the feasibility and costs of implementing PM CEMS under the MATS Rule, citing installation costs ranging from $180,000 to over $550,000 and issues with compliance testing.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006068
|
1 |
|
The Environmental Protection Agency received a request from Mar Crawford, Environmental Manager at the Sierra Club, for a two-year Presidential exemption from compliance with the MATS Rule for the Lilensburg Power Company, dated September 10, 2025.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006070
|
1 |
|
On March 28, 2025, Colver Green Energy submitted a request to President Trump for a two-year Presidential exemption from compliance with the MATS Rule for its generating station, citing unavailability of technology and national security interests.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006071
|
1 |
|
Colver Energy reports compliance with current PM emission limits under the MATS Rule but argues that the installation and maintenance costs of PM CEMS are underestimated and unfeasible by the compliance deadline.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006072
|
1 |
|
A report discusses issues with PM CEMS failing to meet QA/QC criteria, leading to potential enforcement actions and inaccuracies in emissions data, while also referencing national security interests related to energy production.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006073
|
1 |
|
Mare Crawford of the Sierra Club requested a two-year Presidential exemption from compliance with the MAIS Rule for Colvcr Green Energy, citing a report on the expected doubling or tripling of domestic energy usage from data centers by 2028.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006074
|
1 |
|
On March 28, 2025, Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc. submitted a request to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for a Presidential Exemption from the MATS Rule regarding emissions standards for coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006076
|
1 |
|
Email from Alex Brush of Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc. to the EPA's AirAction on March 28, 2025, requesting a Presidential Exemption from the MATS Rule, with an attached request document.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006075
|
1 |
|
EPA FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 details Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc.'s request for delayed compliance until July 6, 2029, for its St. Nicholas Cogeneration Project, citing technical and financial challenges in meeting stricter emission standards.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006077
|
1 |
|
EPA's interim release for FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the technical challenges and feasibility of PM continuous emission monitors for coal-refuse fired power plants, emphasizing the impact of particle characteristics and regulatory changes on compliance and energy security.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006078
|
1 |
|
A letter from Alexander Brush, General Manager of SER, dated September 10, 2025, requests a Presidential Exemption from the MATS Rule, citing national security interests and the need for reliable power generation.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006079
|
1 |
|
On March 28, 2025, Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc. submitted a request to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for a Presidential Exemption from the MATS Rule regarding National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006080
|
1 |
|
EPA FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 details Schuylkill Energy Resources, Inc.'s request for delayed compliance until July 6, 2029, regarding emissions limitations for its St. Nicholas Cogeneration Project, citing technical and financial challenges.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006081
|
1 |
|
Justification for exemption from the 0.01 lb/MMBtu emission limit discusses technical feasibility issues related to compliance methods for low emitting EGU's and the challenges of using PM continuous emission monitors.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006082
|
1 |
|
EPA's analysis indicates that the reduced PM standard was not based on health impacts but on control levels achieved by most regulated units, while the removal of LEE unit qualification imposes financial burdens on cleaner coal-fired units.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006083
|
1 |
|
A letter from Alexander Brush, General Manager of SER, requests a Presidential Exemption from the MATS Rule, citing national security interests and the need for reliable power generation, dated September 10, 2025.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006084
|
1 |
|
On March 28, 2025, Talon Montana, LLC and NorthWestern Corporation submitted a request to the EPA for a Presidential Exemption from the 2024 MATS Rule for the Colstrip Steam Electric Station, citing unavailability of technology and national security interests.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006085
|
1 |
|
Talen Energy submitted a report on March 28, 2025, detailing the technological and economic challenges Colstrip faces in meeting the 2024 MATS rule, arguing that compliance is technologically and economically 'unavailable' and citing national security concerns.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006086
|
1 |
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On March 28, 2025, Talen Montana and NorthWestern Energy submitted comments to the EPA regarding the 2024 MATS Rule, expressing concerns over regulatory burdens on the Colstrip power plant and the need for compliance exemptions.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006087
|
1 |
|
A March 28, 2025, request from Talen Energy for exemption from CAA Section 112 regulations for the Colstrip facility cites technological, economic, and timing unavailability of required control technology, emphasizing its importance for national security and regional electricity reliability.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006088
|
1 |
|
On March 28, 2025, Talen Energy submitted a report stating that the technology to implement the 2024 MATS Rule at Colstrip is unavailable, citing challenges with integrating baghouses with existing pollution control systems.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006089
|
1 |
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Talen Montana's March 28, 2025, declaration in support of a judicial stay of the 2024 MATS Rule indicates projected compliance costs exceeding $500 million, with ongoing operational expenses and potential plant shutdowns due to financial unavailability.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006090
|
1 |
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A March 28, 2025, declaration from NorthWestern Energy discusses challenges related to compliance with the 2024 MATS Rule and the potential impact of the EPA's GHG Rule on the Colstrip power plant's operations and financial viability.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006091
|
1 |
|
Talen Energy's March 28, 2025 communication outlines challenges in meeting the July 6, 2027 compliance deadline for the MATS Rule at Colstrip, citing labor shortages, weather impacts, and supply chain issues.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006092
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1 |
|
On March 28, 2025, the Department of Environmental Quality granted a one-year extension for the Colstrip project, citing national security interests to exempt it from compliance with the 2024 MATS Rule as per Executive Order 14156.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006093
|
1 |
|
A March 28, 2025, document discusses the national security implications of exempting the Colstrip power plant from the 2024 MATS Rule, citing comments from Talon Montana and NorthWestern regarding its critical role in providing reliable electricity in Montana.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006094
|
1 |
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The March 28, 2025, Hines Declaration discusses Colstrip's critical role in grid reliability, its economic impact on Montana, and potential national security risks if operations are curtailed due to the 2024 MATS Rule.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006095
|
1 |
|
On March 28, 2025, Talen Energy Corporation and NorthWestern Corporation submitted a request to exempt Colstrip from the 2024 MATS Rule, signed by General Counsels John Wander and Shannon Heim, respectively.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006096
|
1 |
|
Exhibit 1 contains comments from Talen Montana related to FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 submitted by the Sierra Club.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006097
|
1 |
|
EPA FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 includes a diagram related to scrubber vessel assembly, dated September 10, 2025, with references to various components and connections.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006100
|
1 |
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Technical Memo critiques EPA's exclusion of certain coal/oil burning units from emissions evaluations, arguing that this omission could lead to unreliable grid operations and questioning the data selection methodology used for baseline emissions rates.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006107
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1 |
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EPA's evaluation of PM CEMS data versus stack test data fails to address operational variability and control technology differences, raising concerns about the adequacy of emissions compliance methods, as outlined in FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006109
|
1 |
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EPA's analysis of fPM emission reductions from Colstrip power plant units indicates significant assumptions regarding maintenance and technology performance, questioning the feasibility of achieving proposed emission limits.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006112
|
1 |
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EPA's cost analysis for Colstrip's compliance with proposed f-PM limits indicates annual costs of approximately $38 million for the 0.010 lb/MMBtu standard, raising concerns about the fairness of the proposed rule.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006111
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1 |
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Comments submitted by Talen Montana regarding EPA's Proposed Rule for Colstrip, detailing concerns about cost-effectiveness, projected emissions reductions, and compliance challenges with proposed fPM limits, dated September 10, 2025, under FOIA ID 2025-EPA-04883.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006114
|
1 |
|
Talen Montana submitted comments to the EPA on September 10, 2025, opposing the proposed elimination of quarterly stack testing and PM continuous parameter monitoring systems for coal-fired electric generating units, arguing for the retention of these compliance options.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006119
|
1 |
|
EPA's interim release for FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the costs and operational impacts of PM Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) on coal-fired power plants, particularly focusing on Colstrip's Units 3 and 4.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006121
|
1 |
|
Attachment A includes a native Excel file accompanying Talen Montana's comments related to Sierra Club FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006124
|
1 |
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Attachment C of FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 from the Sierra Club contains minimal text and appears to include administrative markings without substantive content.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006127
|
1 |
|
Exhibit 2 contains comments from NorthWestern regarding the Sierra Club FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883, but the text is limited to administrative markings.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006138
|
1 |
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NorthWestern Energy's May 2023 Integrated Resource Plan outlines risks associated with potential closure scenarios for the Colstrip power plant by 2025, 2030, and beyond, emphasizing market instability and environmental concerns.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006141
|
1 |
|
NorthWestern Energy outlines its legal obligations under Montana law to provide reliable and cost-effective electricity, detailing the requirements for its triennial planning process to meet customer demands and environmental standards.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006144
|
1 |
|
NorthWestern Energy's report outlines the limitations of its transmission system for importing electricity, emphasizing reliance on non-firm transmission during peak demand and the risks associated with outages, dated September 10, 2025, under FOIA ID 2025-EPA-04883.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006152
|
1 |
|
NorthWestern Energy submitted comments regarding Proposed Rule Costs on September 10, 2025, expressing concerns that compliance could jeopardize capital investments and lead to increased emissions contrary to environmental objectives.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006159
|
1 |
|
NorthWestern Energy submitted a request to the EPA on September 10, 2025, urging the agency to abandon the Proposed Rule due to deficiencies and to create exemptions for facilities using wet scrubbers.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006162
|
1 |
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Exhibit 3 includes the Lebsack Declaration, an economic study by Dr. Patrick M. Barkey, and excerpts from the Burns & McDonnell Study related to the GHG Rule litigation under FOIA ID 2025-EPA-04883.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006164
|
1 |
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NorthWestern Energy's Vice President Shannon M. Heim submitted comments on the Proposed Rule, expressing disappointment over EPA's denial of an extension request and emphasizing the need for a timeline that supports carbon-free capacity development.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006163
|
1 |
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Declaration of Dale E. Lebsack, Jr., Chief Fossil Officer at Talen Energy Corporation, detailing his qualifications and the ownership structure of Talen's subsidiaries, submitted in Case No. 24-1128 before the U.S. Court of Appeals.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006214
|
1 |
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A declaration from Talen's Chief Fossil Officer outlines responsibilities and experience in managing fossil generating assets across various U.S. power markets, submitted in support of a motion regarding EPA's greenhouse gas emissions rule.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006215
|
1 |
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The EPA's interim release on September 10, 2025, outlines compliance options for Colstrip Units 3 and 4 under the new emissions rule, emphasizing potential premature retirement and economic impacts.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006217
|
1 |
|
EPA FOIA record 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the impracticality of implementing carbon capture and storage (CCS) at Colstrip, citing costs exceeding $350 million and the technology's unreliability before the July 2027 compliance deadline.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006219
|
1 |
|
The EPA's interim release for FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 discusses the impracticality of implementing carbon capture and storage (CCS) and gas co-firing at the Colstrip coal-fired power plant, citing high costs and logistical challenges.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006221
|
1 |
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EPA FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883 includes a document discussing the impracticality of constructing a gas pipeline for Colstrip by the Final Rule's deadline and the irreparable harm Talen would face without a stay.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006222
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1 |
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A 2025 EPA FOIA document discusses the potential irreversible economic impacts on the Colstrip community and surrounding areas due to the premature retirement of the Colstrip power plant, emphasizing increased remediation costs and risks to electricity reliability.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006224
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1 |
|
Hines Declaration related to Sierra Club FOIA request 2025-EPA-04883, with referenced exhibits excluded, dated September 10, 2025.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006256
|
1 |
|
On March 28, 2025, Basin Electric Power Cooperative requested a two-year Presidential Exemption from compliance with the EPA's 2024 MATS Rule, which amends National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006286
|
1 |
|
On March 12, 2025, the EPA announced reconsideration of the MATS Rule and requested feedback on technology availability, while Basin Electric formally requested Presidential Exemptions for its affected electric generating units by March 28, 2025.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006287
|
1 |
|
A March 2025 document discusses the need for Presidential Exemptions for Basin Electric's affected EGUs to avoid exacerbating a National Energy Emergency, citing potential risks to national security and electricity grid reliability.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006288
|
1 |
|
A March 8, 2025 communication discusses the need for two-year Presidential Exemptions for Basin Electric's affected electric generating units due to technology unavailability for implementing the 2024 MATS, citing national security and reliability concerns.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006289
|
1 |
|
On March 28, 2025, Basin Electric reported to the EPA that existing PM CEMS technology cannot measure emissions as required by the 2024 MATS Rule, necessitating a two-year Presidential Exemption due to compliance challenges and the need for significant upgrades.
|
2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006290
|
1 |
|
Basin Electric's March 28, 2025 communication outlines challenges in meeting the 2024 MATS Rule due to potential parts and labor shortages, operational restrictions, and the infeasibility of compliance by the 2027 deadline.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006291
|
1 |
|
On March 28, 2025, Troy Tweeten, Sr. VP of Generation at Basin Electric Power Cooperative, requested a two-year Presidential Exemption from the 2024 MATS Rule under CAA Section 112(i)(4) due to national security risks and technological challenges.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006292
|
1 |
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Final Audit Report regarding Presidential Exemptions Request (34509923.2) created by Deb Hausauer and signed by Troy Tweeten on March 28, 2025, under FOIA ID 2025-EPA-04883.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-04883 |
0006293
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Email from James Stewart of ASARCO LLC to EPA's AirAction and Robin Dunkins, dated March 28, 2025, regarding ASARCO's request for an exemption under CAA Section 112(i)(4) related to the Copper Rules finalized on May 13, 2024.
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2025-EPA-04883 |
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