Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act

Bill: 115-s-1934
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Introduced: 2017-10-05
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Air quality

Alaska

Congressional oversight

Electric power generation and transmission

Energy storage, supplies, demand

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Environmental regulatory procedures

Environmental technology

Government studies and investigations

Motor fuels
Latest action: action_date: 2018-12-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 202 - 171 (Roll no. 494).

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-10-05
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><b>Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to repeal certain regulations regarding particulate matter emissions standards for nonemergency stationary diesel engines in remote areas of Alaska. Any revision of regulations applicable to stationary diesel engines in remote areas of Alaska that requires emission control devices must occur in consultation with the Department of Energy and may not negatively affect energy reliability in remote areas of Alaska.</p>

action_date: 2018-09-18
action_desc: Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
text: <p><b>Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act</b></p> <p>This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise certain regulations regarding particulate matter emissions standards for nonemergency stationary diesel engines in remote areas of Alaska. The EPA must report on methods for assisting remote areas of Alaska in meeting specified energy needs. </p>

tv_txt: II 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1934 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 A BILL To prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines due to emission control devices, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act . 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.

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 576 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1934 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.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act . 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.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act . 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).

September 18, 2018 Reported with an amendment

tv_txt: 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 1934 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines due to emission control devices, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act . 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).

Passed the Senate December 4, 2018. Secretary