EBTP Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) Program
Continued administration of CAIR due to stay of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR)
The CAIR Program is a mandatory United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) market-based program for capping emissions of NOX and SO2 from certain electric generating units in states that contribute to the nonattainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 2.5 microns (PM2.5) or the 1997 eight-hour ozone standard in other downwind states. The trading of allowances and compliance to the CAIR Program are administered by the EPA.
Mandated under Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §382.0173, the TCEQ allocates CAIR NOX allowances and submits the allocations to the EPA. The trading of allowances and compliance to the CAIR Program are administered by the EPA.
CSAPR Stay and Continued Administration of CAIR
On December 30, 2011, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an order granting the stay of CSAPR. Due to the stay of CSAPR, CAIR will remain in place and all the rule requirements for CAIR will remain in place.
Important Deadlines for the 2012 Control Period
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Form |
Deadline |
Purpose |
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CNA-2 |
May 1, 2012 |
A unit that commenced operation on or after January 1, 2001, must submit to receive CAIR NOX allowance allocations for the 2012 control period. |
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CNA-1 |
May 1, 2012 |
A unit that commenced operation in 2007 must submit to receive CAIR NOX allowance allocations for the 2016 control period. |
Please note that there are various other CAIR rule requirements for the 2011 and 2012 control periods that are handled by the EPA. Please contact a representative of the EPA regarding these requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (Coming Soon)
2011 Allowance Allocations
General Pool Allowance Allocations
