Congressional Research Service

Epa's Clean Power Plan for Existing Power Plants Congressional Research Service

This report describes how EPA answered these and other questions. In addition to discussing details of the Clean Power Plan, the report addresses EPA's authority under Section 111 of the CAA, EPA's previous experience using that authority, and other background questions. The report discusses the ongoing litigation, including the stay granted by the Supreme Court. It also discusses challenges to the Clean Power Plan under the Congressional Review Act and other options that Congress has to influence EPA's action.