Clean Air Markets Division
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Clean Air Markets Division (CAMD) is a division within the EPA’s Office of Atmospheric Protection, tasked with administering market-based programs like the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule to curb power sector emissions, delivering significant reductions in pollutants like sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) since 1990.
Mission
The Clean Air Markets Division aims to protect human health and the environment by reducing emissions from power plants through innovative, cost-effective regulatory programs. It oversees emissions trading initiatives, collects and analyzes power sector data, and ensures compliance with air quality standards, contributing to cleaner air and climate mitigation by addressing pollutants such as SO₂, NOₓ, mercury (Hg), and carbon dioxide (CO₂).[1]
Parent organization
CAMD operates under the Office of Atmospheric Protection within the Environmental Protection Agency, focusing on atmospheric pollution control and supporting EPA’s broader mission to safeguard air quality.[2]
Legislation
The CAMD was established under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (Public Law 101-549), which mandated the Acid Rain Program and authorized market-based approaches to reduce power sector emissions.[3]
Partners
- Electric power industry for compliance and data reporting
- State air pollution agencies for regional coordination[4]
- Federal agencies (e.g., DOE) for interagency efforts like the 2023 EPA-DOE MOU
Number of employees
The exact number of employees is not publicly specified; CAMD’s staff includes regulatory experts, data analysts, and compliance officers, integrated within EPA’s workforce of approximately 15,000, with numbers varying based on program demands.[5]
Organization structure
CAMD manages power sector programs through a functional structure:
Leader
The Clean Air Markets Division is led by a Director.[6]
Divisions
The divisions include:
- Regulatory Programs for overseeing ARP and CSAPR.[7]
- Data Management for emissions tracking via CAMPD.
- Compliance and Allowance Trading for market oversight.
List of programs
- Acid Rain Program (ARP)[8]
- Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR)
- Good Neighbor Plan
Last total enacted budget
The specific budget for CAMD is not isolated; it’s funded within the Office of Air and Radiation’s FY 2024 budget of $1.2 billion, with CAMD’s share supporting emissions programs and data tools, though exact figures are not detailed.[9]
Staff
CAMD’s staff comprises environmental scientists, policy analysts, and IT specialists managing tools like CAMPD, though exact numbers are not disclosed; personnel support nationwide emissions monitoring from headquarters.[10]
Funding
Since 1990, CAMD has been funded through EPA’s annual appropriations, with FY 2024’s Office of Air and Radiation budget at $1.2 billion, supporting its regulatory and data efforts, augmented by industry compliance fees.[11]
Services provided
CAMD regulates power sector emissions through programs like ARP and CSAPR, manages data via CAMPD and eGRID, ensures compliance with emissions trading, and monitors environmental outcomes like acid rain reduction, delivering substantial pollution cuts (e.g., 94% SO₂ reduction since 1990).[12]
Regulations overseen
CAMD implements regulations under the Clean Air Act, including Title IV (Acid Rain) and interstate pollution rules, ensuring power plants meet emissions caps via market mechanisms.[13]
Headquarters address
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460
History
The Clean Air Markets Division was established following the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, launching the Acid Rain Program as EPA’s first major emissions trading effort. It evolved with programs like CSAPR (2015) and the Good Neighbor Plan (2023), reducing power sector emissions by over 90% for key pollutants since 1990, adapting to climate and health priorities.[14]
Related
See Also Links to related programs articles or organizations:
External links
References
- ↑ "Clean Air Power Sector Programs". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/power-sector/clean-air-power-sector-programs.
- ↑ "About OAR". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-air-and-radiation-oar.
- ↑ "1990 Clean Air Act Amendments". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/clean-air-act-overview/1990-clean-air-act-amendment-summary.
- ↑ "Contact CAPD". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/power-sector/contact-us-about-clean-air-power-sector-programs.
- ↑ "EPA Workforce". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-workforce.
- ↑ "Contact CAPD". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/power-sector/contact-us-about-clean-air-power-sector-programs.
- ↑ "Clean Air Power Sector Programs". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/power-sector/clean-air-power-sector-programs.
- ↑ "Acid Rain Program". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/acidrain/acid-rain-program.
- ↑ "FY 2024 Budget". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/planandbudget/fy-2024-budget.
- ↑ "CAMPD". Environmental Protection Agency. https://campd.epa.gov/.
- ↑ "FY 2024 Budget". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/planandbudget/fy-2024-budget.
- ↑ "Programs & Progress". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/power-sector/programs-progress.
- ↑ "Title IV". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/clean-air-act-overview/clean-air-act-title-iv-noise-pollution.
- ↑ "Programs & Progress". Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.epa.gov/power-sector/programs-progress.