A new bill the "Fair Compliance Act" which has been created to provide timelines for utilities to comply with two Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules recently picked up speed as Senators Joe Manchin and Dan Coats revealed that Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) have voiced their support for the bill, a recent article revealed. If passed, the legislation would help to protect American jobs, prevent utility rate hikes and ensure the reliability of the electric grid.
In addition, the bill would also require utilities to submit their plans to ensure compliance to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC (News - Alert)).
"This bipartisan, commonsense bill strikes a balance that will protect American jobs, help prevent utility rate hikes and keep our electric grid stable, and I am glad that our effort is gaining momentum," said Manchin, the lead Democrat sponsor of the bill, in a statement. "The bottom line is this: when it comes to these very costly regulations, we need to reach a middle ground that achieves a balance between our economy and environment... Read More
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