Date: November 7, 2022 Venue: Environmental Protection Agency Proceeding: Designation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) as CERCLA Hazardous Substances Docket: EPA–HQ–OLEM–2019–0341 EPSA explains that power generators do not typically use or create PFOA or PFOS as part of their operating processes. However, generators may maintain firefighting equipment, some of which includes firefighting […]
Read MoreEPSA Comments on Proposed Guidance for the DOE Civil Nuclear Credit Program Second Award Cycle
DOE’s updated guidance would allow for a nuclear facility to apply for CNC Program funding through the offer of a narrative explanation on the “likelihood” that the facility will retire within four years. As the CNC Program eligibility criteria becomes broader, EPSA continues to call on DOE to develop an efficient process (consistent with the intent of Congress) that relies on the best available expertise to determine the most appropriate use of Program funding.
Read MoreEPSA Comments on Certain Energy Generation Incentives (relative to the Inflation Reduction Act) Treasury and IRS Request for Comments
EPSA filed in response to the Treasury/Internal Revenue Service Request for Comments on Certain Energy Generation Incentives regarding key provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), specifically the IRA’s Addition of the Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit (§ 45U). EPSA recommend that Treasury/IRS sharpen and solidify guidance on the definition of gross receipts, take full account of programs providing governmental (out-of-market) support, and rely on a neutral, independent entity to certify § 45U credits for the purposes of payment reduction.
Read MoreTestimony of the Electric Power Supply Association Regarding Diversity and Inclusion in the Energy Workforce
To read EPSA’s Testimony Regarding Diversity and Inclusion in the Energy Workforce, download the PDF or read on this page.
Read MoreEPSA Comments to DOE on Proposed Guidance Amendment for the Civil Nuclear Credit Program
In response to an invitation for comments from DOE on whether it should revise the eligibility criteria set out in the April 2022 Guidance for the Civil Nuclear Credit (“CNC”) program, EPSA filed comments to oppose the proposed Guidance Amendment. The amendment would replace the current objective measurement of a nuclear reactor’s participation in a […]
Read MoreEPSA Comment Letter on SEC Climate Disclosure Proposed Rule
Agency: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Date Filed: 6/17/22 Docket No: S7-10-22 The Electric Power Supply Association submitted comments in response to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s March 21, 2022 proposed rule to require companies to include certain climate change-related disclosures in their registration statements and periodic reports (“Proposed Rule”). The recommendations outlined in […]
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