Phase II—Large existing electric generating plants, Economic and Benefits Analysis for the Proposed Section 316(b) Phase II Existing Facilities Rule

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EPA-821-R-02-001; February 2002

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Part A: Background Information

• Chapter A1 Introduction and Overview
• Chapter A2 Need for the Regulation
• Chapter A3 Profile of the Electric Power Industry

Part B: Costs and Economic Impacts

• Chapter B1 Summary of Compliance Costs
• Chapter B2 Cost Impact Analysis
• Chapter B3 Electricity Market Model Analysis
• Chapter B4 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
• Chapter B5 UMRA Analysis
• Chapter B6 Other Administrative Requirements
• Chapter B7 Alternative Options - Costs and Economic Impacts
• Chapter B8 Alternative Options - Electricity Market Model Analysis

Part C: National Benefits

• Chapter C1 Case Study Introduction
• Chapter C2 Summary of Case Study Results
• Chapter C3 National Extrapolation of Baseline Loses
• Chapter C4 Benefits

Part D: National Benefit-Cost Analysis

• Chapter D1 Comparison of National Costs and Benefits