WESTAR PSD New Framework
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Presentation Transcript
WESTAR PSD New Framework March 31 – April 1 Meeting in Seattle
Overview • Review of guiding principles • Discussion of 3 major topic area: • Protecting AQRVs • Determining and protecting increment in Class II areas • Baseline emissions and inventory issues • Synthesis and next steps
Attendees • Nearly all states • EPA • NPS for FLMs • WESTAR staff and contractor
Issue Mapping • Procedure used for all topic areas • Brainstorm and record – questions, questions, questions • Categorization • Organization • Develop action plan
Categories of Issues • Methods, analysis and goals • Roles • Program design • Implementation approach – cap & trade • Resources • Political feasibility • Impacts on sources/equity • Environmental benefits/impacts
Major Themes • Class I area AQRVs • Effects based AQRV protection (e.g., critical loads) • Class II/III area • 2 options • Change focus from short-term to annual • Alternative without increments • Approach dependent on outcome of Class I process
Major Themes • Baseline emissions inventory improvement • 2 options • Secure, stable baseline inventories • Reset baseline dates
Caveats • Process for defining specifics for new frameworks will take at least 18 months • Follow-through is essential • Time the roll-out to assure positive outcome
Next Steps • Does the Board want to go forward with implementing the initiative? • Staff and monetary resources • Partnering and cost-sharing
