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OK SCR39

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

Brian Bingman

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Oklahoma urges the EPA to respect state primacy in developing guidelines for regulating carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants
  • States should be allowed to develop their own performance standards based on unique policies, energy needs, resource mix, and economic priorities
  • EPA guidelines should require only emissions reductions achievable through measures undertaken directly at fossil-fueled electric generation facilities
  • States should receive maximum flexibility to implement carbon dioxide performance standards for facilities within their jurisdiction
  • Resolution directs distribution to Oklahoma Congressional Delegation and EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy

Legislative Description

Concurrent Resolution; urging the United States EPA to allow states to regulate carbon dioxide emissions.

Utilities

Last Action

Enrolled, filed with Secretary of State

4/23/2014

Full Bill Text

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