Proposed Federal Large Emitters System: Cost to Industry

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November 23, 2004
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Matthew Bramley
Former Director
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The government possesses ample analysis and evidence indicating that the costs of a robust system of mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets for Large Final Emitters would be manageable for industry.

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Matthew Bramley
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