HR-3138 : Still Just a Bill


Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act of 2013 or the SENSE Act of 2013 - Makes certain emission limits for hydrogen chloride and sulfur dioxide, in regulations entitled "Emission Limits for Existing EGUs," inapplicable to an electric utility steam generating unit in the subcategory "Coal-fired unit not low rank virgin coal" if the unit: (1) is in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act, (2) utilizes circulating fluidized bed technology to convert coal refuse into energy, and (3) derives at least 75 percent of its heat input from coal refuse or is a qualifying small power production or cogeneration facility as defined by the Federal Power Act.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-09-20CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.House committee actions
2013-09-19IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2013-09-19IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Air quality
  • Coal
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Lighting, heating, cooling
  • Solid waste and recycling
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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