§6215 Major Fuel Burning Stationary Source

Summary

Governors may not order big fuel-burning plants to use only locally or regionally available coal (or coal products). They also may not force those plants to sign contracts to buy only local coal. A Governor can ask the President to act under section 7425 for a specific big plant. The Governor’s request must include proof that using nonlocal coal, petroleum, natural gas, or any mix of those fuels to meet a state plan would cause major local or regional job losses or economic harm. The President has 90 days to approve and issue an order under section 7425 or to deny the request in writing with reasons. To approve, the President must find the order follows section 7425, won’t noticeably raise energy use, won’t make consumers pay much more for energy, and won’t break any fuel supply contracts. This law does not limit the President’s or the Energy Secretary’s separate power to allocate coal. The key terms use the meanings given in section 7425.