SCR 56 – Urges the Department of Natural Resources to consider the use of certain coal technology in its permitting of new coal-fired power plants

• Sponsor: Schmitt
• LR Number: 5201S.03I
• Committee: Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics
• Last Action: 5/11/2010 - H adopted
• Journal Page: H1447 / S1445
• Effective Date: upon approval
• House Handler: Bivins

Current Bill Summary

SCR 56 - The resolution urges the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, when issuing air pollution permits for new power plants, to consider the need to act expeditiously to facilitate the development of new power plants and consider the use of certain types of coal-related new technology as its Best Available Control Technology (BACT). The resolution does not amend any current state law regarding the Department's duties in issuing air pollution permits.

ERIKA JAQUES