Has the EPA ever done a cumulative impact analysis on all of the proposed rule that are going to place burdens on coal-fired power plants?
the amount of coal-fired power plants that will close as a result of the cross-State air pollution is about 4.8 gigawatt...
As you know, Ohio has had a difficult struggle in this economic recession, as a traditional manufacturing economy.
I believe it's possible to have a clean environment and a strong economy.
In reality, it is not a boon for public health.
As of now, I count 57 plants closing across 20 States because of the Clean Air rules coming out.
The costs dramatically outweigh the benefits.
So there has not really been a cumulative analysis of the impact of all of these on our communities and coal-fired power...
I am certain of that, Senator. There are at least 9 other communities, 10 other communities in Ohio that are facing the ...
We do not have to choose. We can have both.
But not these specific consequences, because it seems to me that the costs are real, and the benefits truly are unknown.