"U.S. EPA appears to be leaning toward giving states an extra two years -- until 2022 -- to start cutting carbon emissions from power plants under a final Clean Power Plan rule expected to be rolled out as early as Monday.

The rule will also provide more time for states to submit final plans, according to a timeline E&E obtained that was posted to EPA's website.

Moving out the compliance dates could strengthen support from states friendly to the Obama administration's climate plan and assuage the concerns of some critics. Across the political spectrum, state officials and energy companies have said more time is a concession EPA could grant in a final rule that would make it easier to cut greenhouse gas emissions 30 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 (ClimateWire, July 27)."

Emily Holden and Rod Kuckro report for EnergyWire July 29, 2015. [2]

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"What Changes To Expect From Obama's Final Clean Power Plan" (Reuters) [3]

"Koch-Linked Group Floats Unlikely Scheme to Derail Obama Carbon Regulations" (InsideClimate News) [4]