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Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act
S. 1934 To prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines due to emission control devices, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to revise federal regulations for emission control devices on diesel generators used in remote areas of Alaska. The EPA must modify these regulations in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and can only require emission control devices if they will not harm electricity reliability in those remote areas. The bill also requires the EPA to study and report on options for helping remote Alaskan communities meet their energy needs in an affordable and reliable manner using existing or alternative emission control technologies.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK)
1 cosponsor
- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)
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Actions (20)
- Dec 21, 2018 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 202 - 171 (Roll no. 494). · house
- Dec 21, 2018 Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 202 - 171 (Roll no. 494).
- Dec 21, 2018 Considered as unfinished business. · house
- Dec 21, 2018 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. · house
- Dec 21, 2018 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1934. · house
- Dec 21, 2018 Considered under suspension of the rules. · house
- Dec 21, 2018 Mr. Shimkus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. · house
- Dec 6, 2018 Held at the desk. · house
- Dec 6, 2018 Received in the House. · house
- Dec 6, 2018 Message on Senate action sent to the House. · senate
- Dec 4, 2018 Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7277-7278; text of measure as reported: CR S7278; text of measure as passed: CR S7278) · senate
- Dec 4, 2018 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7277-7278; text of measure as reported: CR S7278; text of measure as passed: CR S7278)
- Nov 26, 2018 An errata sheet on written report number No. 115-379 was printed. · senate
- Nov 26, 2018 By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 115-379. · senate
- Sep 18, 2018 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576. · senate
- Sep 18, 2018 Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. · senate
- Sep 18, 2018 Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. · senate
- Nov 14, 2017 Committee on Environment and Public Works Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-127. · senate
- Oct 5, 2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. · senate
- Oct 5, 2017 Introduced in Senate
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Full text
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 5, 2017
Mr. Sullivan (for himself and Ms. Murkowski) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
September 18, 2018
Reported by Mr. Barrasso, with an amendment [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic]
A BILL
To prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines due to emission control devices, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act”.
SEC. 2. REVISION OF REGULATIONS REQUIRED.
(a) In General.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall revise section 60.4216(c) of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), by striking “, except that for 2014 model year” and all that follows through “compared to engine-out emissions”. (b) Electricity and Energy Reliability.—A revision of section 60.4216 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, may require the installation of emission control devices only if, after consultation with the Secretary of Energy, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency determines that such a requirement will not negatively affect electricity or energy reliability in any remote area of the State of Alaska.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act”.
SEC. 2. REVISION OF REGULATIONS REQUIRED.
(a) In General.—The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall revise section 60.4216(c) of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), by striking “that was not certified” and all that follows through “compared to engine-out emissions” and inserting “must have that engine certified as meeting at least Tier 3 PM standards”.
(b) Emissions and Energy Reliability Study.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report assessing options for the Federal Government to assist remote areas in the State of Alaska in meeting the energy needs of those areas in an affordable and reliable manner using—
(1) existing emissions control technology; or
(2) other technology that achieves emissions reductions similar to the technology described in paragraph (1). Calendar No. 576
115th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 1934
A BILL
To prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines due to emission control devices, and for other purposes.
September 18, 2018
Reported with an amendment
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