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Acid Rain Program Applicability Determinations
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An applicability determination is a formal EPA response to questions about how regulations apply to a particular situation. Below are EPA's responses to written requests for applicability determinations under 40 CFR 72.6. They illustrate the facts EPA considers when deciding how Acid Rain Program regulations (codified at 40 CFR 72.6) apply. The references after each description highlight the key provisions applied in each response. Each determination is based on application of 40 CFR 72.6 to the specific facts in each case and may not apply to other cases.
Allamakee-Clayton (PDF) (2 pp., 13 K)
A 65 kilowatt internal combustion engine that does not generate electricity for sale. 40 CFR 72.6(a), 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "unit" and "utility unit").
Almond Power Plant (PDF) (1 pp., 13 K)
A 49 MWe gas turbine engine that commenced commercial operation in April 1996. 40 CFR 72.6(b), 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "new unit" and "utility unit").
Beaver Falls, Niagara Falls, and Syracuse (PDF) (2 pp., 28 K)
Three cogeneration facilities that lost their power purchase agreements. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(4) (definition of a "cogeneration unit") and 40 CFR 72.6(b)(5) (definition of a "qualifying power purchase commitment").
Brunot Island Station (PDF) (1 pp., 12 K)
Three simple combustion turbines and one waste heat recovery turbine that commenced commercial operation in 1973 and 1974. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(1), 40 CFR 72.6(a)(3)(iii), 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "unit" and "simple combustion turbine").
Burlington Generation (PDF) (2 pp., 13 K)
Four combustion turbines that commenced commercial operation in 1970 but were later sold and moved to another site. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(1).
Calpeak (PDF) (2 pp., 20 K)
Ten identical simple combustion turbines, each of which are new and that serve a generator with nameplate capacity of 49.5 MWe. 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "new unit" and "utility unit") and 72.6(a)(3)(i) (as applied to new utility units).
Carson Ice-Gen v (PDF) (2 pp., 16 K)
Two new gas turbines and a peaking turbine located at an independent power production facility that commenced commercial operation in May 1992. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(6), 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "qualifying power purchase commitment" and "power purchase commitment").
Carthage and South Glens Falls (PDF) (4 pp., 16 K)
Two facilities that are no longer covered by qualifying power purchase commitments. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(5) and 40 CFR 72.2 (definition of "qualifying power purchase commitment").
Central Power and Lime, Inc. (PDF) (16 pp., 629 K)
A qualifying facility covered by a qualifying power purchase commitment. 40 CFR 72.2 (definition of "qualifying power purchase commitment"), 40 CFR 72.6(b)(5).
Cleco Cogeneration Project (PDF) (4 pp., 19 K)
A proposed cogeneration project in which a HRSG and a 38 MWe steam turbine are added to an existing tail gas incinerator. 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "unit" and "cogeneration unit") and 72.6(b)(4)(ii) (as applied to new cogeneration units).
Colver Power Project (PDF) (2 pp., 14 K)
A qualifying facility with total planned net output capacity of 85.5 MWe. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(5), 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "qualifying power purchase commitment" and "power purchase commitment").
Conoco (PDF) (2 pp., 19 K)
A proposed cogeneration project in which a heat recovery steam generator and a 40 MW steam turbine would be added to existing petroleum coke rotary kilns. 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "unit" and "cogeneration unit") and 72.6(b)(4)(ii) (as applied to new cogeneration units).
Doswell (PDF) (2 pp., 13 K)
An independent power production facility with a total capacity of 802 MWe that commenced commercial operation in May 1992. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(6), 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "qualifying power purchase commitment" and "power purchase commitment").
Florence Facility (PDF) (2 pp., 15 K)
Two new cogeneration units whose construction commenced in June 1991. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(4)(ii), 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "unit" and "cogeneration unit").
Goal Line (PDF) (2 pp., 24 K)
A 51 MW qualifying cogeneration facility with a qualifying power purchase commitment. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(5), 40 CFR 72.2 (definition of "qualifying power purchase commitment").
Grays Ferry (PDF) (3 pp., 19 K)
Two cogeneration units whose construction commenced in August 1993. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(4)(ii), 40 CFR 72.6(b)(5) and (6), 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "unit," "cogeneration unit," "qualifying power purchase commitment," and "power purchase commitment").
KIAC Partners Cogeneration Project (PDF) (6 pp., 22 K)
A qualifying facility with a total output capacity of 107 MWe. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(5), 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "qualifying power purchase commitment" and "power purchase commitment").
Kline Township Cogeneration Facility (PDF) (2 pp., 13 K)
A 55 MWe unit located at a facility that is both an independent power producer and a qualifying facility. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(5) and (6), 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "qualifying power purchase commitment" and "power purchase commitment").
Lansing (PDF) (3 pp., 17 K)
Three existing boilers serving three steam turbines on a common steam header. 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "existing units" and "utility units") and 72.6(a)(2) (as applied to existing utility units).
Las Vegas Cogeneration (PDF) (8 pp., 3.8 MB)
A qualifying facility (40 CFR 72.(b)(4)(ii) and 72.6(b)(5)).
Longview Fibre Company (PDF) (2 pp., 14 K)
A 65 MWe combined-cycle, natural-gas fired combustion turbine that commenced commercial operation in 1974 but was later sold and moved to a different site. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(1).
Lowell Power Plant (PDF) (2 pp., 19 K)
A 115 MW cogenerating combustion turbine that lost its qualifying power purchase commitment 40 CFR 72.6(b)(4) (definition of a "cogeneration unit") and 40 CFR 72.6(b)(5) (definition of a "qualifying power purchase commitment").
Mead Coated Board, Inc.
A self generating facility that added a new 25 MW cogeneration unit which allowed Mead to sell some electricity produced by the new unit. 40 CFR 72.2 (definition of "cogeneration unit") and 72.6(b)(4)(ii) (as applied to new cogeneration units). Review 1 (PDF) Feb. 1999 (6 pp., 26 K) | Revision (PDF) April 1999 (4 pp., 20 K)
Mecklenburg (PDF) (4 pp., 16 K)
A qualifying cogeneration facility with 2 coal-fired boilers, each serving a 66 MW generator. 40 CFR 72.2 (definition of "qualifying facility") and 40 CFR 72.6(a)(3)(v) (as applied to qualifying facilities that lose their qualifying facility status).
Morgantown Energy (PDF) (2 pp., 13 K)
A qualifying facility that commenced commercial operation in April 1992. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(5), 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "qualifying power purchase commitment" and "power purchase commitment").
New York Power Authority (PDF) (2 pp., 14 K)
Eleven new simple combustion turbines with generator nameplate capacity of 47 MW each. 40 CFR 72.2 and 40 CFR 72.6(a)(3)(i) (definitions of "new unit" and "utility unit," as well as applicability regulations as applied to new affected utility units).
Mobile Energy Services Company (PDF) (9 pp., 26 K)
A cogeneration facility with units producing electricity for sale to meet on-site demand and also to the grid. 40 CFR 72.2 (definition of "cogeneration unit" and "power distribution system") and 40 CFR 72.6(b)(4) (Acid Rain applicability regulations as applied to cogeneration units).
Onondaga (PDF) (5 pp., 21 K)
Two new cogeneration units that are affected units. 40 CFR 72.6(a)(3)(i) and (iv), 72.6(b)(4)(ii), and 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions for "utility unit" and "cogeneration unit").
Pepperell Power Plant (PDF) (6 pp., 21 K)
A 77W cogenerating combustion turbine that lost its qualifying power purchase commitment 40 CFR 72.6(b)(4) (definition of a "cogeneration unit") and 40 CFR 72.6(b)(5) (definition of a "qualifying power purchase commitment").
Piñon Pine Power Project (PDF) (2 pp., 15 K)
Four units (three of which are cogeneration units) whose construction commenced in February 1995. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(4)(ii), 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "unit" and "cogeneration unit").
Pittsfield (PDF) (2 pp., 14 K)
Three combined cycle units that commenced commercial operation before November 15, 1990. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(1) and 40 CFR 72.2 (definition of "simple combustion turbine").
Redding (PDF) (4 pp., 22 K)
Three simple combustion turbines that commenced commercial operation before November 15, 1990 that were relocated, refurbished and added to an existing facility. 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "existing unit" and "simple combustion turbine") and 72.6(b)(1).
Rensselaer (PDF) (6 pp., 26 K)
A cogeneration facility no longer covered by a qualifying power purchase commitment. 40 CFR 72.6(a)(3)(v), 40 CFR 72.6(b)(5), and 40 CFR 72.2 (definition of "qualifying power purchase commitment").
South Boston Power Complex (PDF) (2 pp., 13 K)
A simple combustion turbine that commenced commercial operation in 1979, but was later sold and moved to a different site. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(1).
Star Repowering Project (PDF) (5 pp., 26 K)
An existing cogeneration unit constructed in the late 1950's and two new cogeneration units whose construction was projected to commence in mid-1997. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(4)(i), 40 CFR 72.6(b)(4)(ii), 40 CFR 72.6(a)(3)(iv), 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "unit" and "cogeneration unit").
Trigen (PDF) (7 pp., 23 K)
Five unaffected cogeneration units. (40 CFR 72.6(b)(4) (as applied to cogeneration units) and 40 CFR 72.2 (definitions of "cogeneration unit" and "utility unit"). Attachment A (PDF) (3 pp., 14 K)
Waters River (PDF) (2 pp., 14 K)
A simple combustion turbine that commenced commercial operation in November 1990. 40 CFR 72.6(b)(1), 40 CFR 72.2 (definition of "commence commercial operation").