Bill > HR3138

This bill, also known as the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act of 2013 or the SENSE Act of 2013, exempts certain existing electric utility steam generating units from specific emission limits for hydrogen chloride and sulfur dioxide. These units must use circulating fluidized bed technology to convert coal refuse, which is defined as byproducts from coal mining and preparation, into energy. To qualify for this exemption, the unit must have been in operation before the bill's enactment, derive at least 75 percent of its heat input from coal refuse, or be a qualifying facility, which includes qualifying small power production facilities or qualifying cogeneration facilities as defined by the Federal Power Act.