FL S1174

Urges Congress to direct the EPA to allow states primacy in developing carbon dioxide emissions standards for existing fossil-fueled electric generating units.

Requests EPA guidelines be based on carbon dioxide reductions achievable through measures undertaken at individual generating units rather than broader regulatory mandates.

Calls for EPA approval of less stringent performance standards or longer compliance schedules that Florida may establish for coal-fueled electric generating units.

Seeks maximum flexibility for Florida in implementing carbon dioxide performance standards, citing existing Clean Air Act provisions allowing consideration of remaining useful life and other economic factors.