scholarly journals A legal analysis of the effects of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) and Clean Air Act on the commercialization of biobutanol as a transportation fuel in the United States

GCB Bioenergy ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy A. Slating ◽  
Jay P. Kesan
Author(s):  
Rema Nadeem Hanna ◽  
Paulina Oliva

Abstract Each year, the United States conducts approximately 20,000 inspections of manufacturing plants under the Clean Air Act. This paper compiles a panel dataset on plant-level inspections, fines, and emissions to understand whether these inspections actually reduce air emissions. We find plants reduce air emissions by fifteen percent, on average, following an inspection under the Clean Air Act. Plants that belong to industries that typically have low abatement costs respond more strongly to an inspection than those who belong to industries with high abatement costs.


2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 3-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Currie ◽  
Reed Walker

Air quality in the United States has improved dramatically over the past 50 years in large part due to the introduction of the Clean Air Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce it. This article is a reflection on the 50-year anniversary of the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency, describing what economic research says about the ways in which the Clean Air Act has shaped our society—in terms of costs, benefits, and important distributional concerns. We conclude with a discussion of how recent changes to both policy and technology present new opportunities for researchers in this area.


2020 ◽  
Vol 243 ◽  
pp. 117865
Author(s):  
J.L. Hand ◽  
A.J. Prenni ◽  
S. Copeland ◽  
B.A. Schichtel ◽  
W.C. Malm

Energy Policy ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 97 ◽  
pp. 351-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Hill ◽  
Liaila Tajibaeva ◽  
Stephen Polasky

Author(s):  
R W Horrocks

The next major stage of emissions legislation for European Community countries is planned for 1996. This paper examines these proposed standards and the effect they will have on light-duty automotive diesel vehicles. The present status of the Clean Air Act amendments in the United States is also considered. The latest developments in light-duty automotive diesel technology are reviewed, particularly with respect to achieving the lower emission standards and the effect on fuel economy.


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