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WESTAR PSD New Framework

A recap of the WESTAR PSD New Framework Meeting held in Seattle from March 31 to April 1. The meeting covered topics such as protecting AQRVs, determining and protecting increments in Class II areas, and baseline emissions and inventory issues. Attendees included representatives from states, EPA, NPS, and WESTAR. The meeting included brainstorming, categorization, and action planning. Major themes discussed were AQRV protection, baseline emissions inventory improvement, and next steps for implementation. The process for defining specifics for new frameworks will take time and follow-through is essential. The board will need to decide whether to move forward with implementing the initiative and consider staff and monetary resources, as well as partnering and cost-sharing opportunities.

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WESTAR PSD New Framework

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  1. WESTAR PSD New Framework March 31 – April 1 Meeting in Seattle

  2. Overview • Review of guiding principles • Discussion of 3 major topic area: • Protecting AQRVs • Determining and protecting increment in Class II areas • Baseline emissions and inventory issues • Synthesis and next steps

  3. Attendees • Nearly all states • EPA • NPS for FLMs • WESTAR staff and contractor

  4. Issue Mapping • Procedure used for all topic areas • Brainstorm and record – questions, questions, questions • Categorization • Organization • Develop action plan

  5. Categories of Issues • Methods, analysis and goals • Roles • Program design • Implementation approach – cap & trade • Resources • Political feasibility • Impacts on sources/equity • Environmental benefits/impacts

  6. Major Themes • Class I area AQRVs • Effects based AQRV protection (e.g., critical loads) • Class II/III area • 2 options • Change focus from short-term to annual • Alternative without increments • Approach dependent on outcome of Class I process

  7. Major Themes • Baseline emissions inventory improvement • 2 options • Secure, stable baseline inventories • Reset baseline dates

  8. Caveats • Process for defining specifics for new frameworks will take at least 18 months • Follow-through is essential • Time the roll-out to assure positive outcome

  9. Next Steps • Does the Board want to go forward with implementing the initiative? • Staff and monetary resources • Partnering and cost-sharing

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