Resources for Understanding and Preparing Economic Analyses to Address Air Quality Regulations

The following links are useful for understanding and preparing economic analyses to address air quality regulations. Some of the links below relate to guidance or requirements for the analyses. Other links provide access to data needed for economic analyses.

Government – U.S. EPA Links

• Environmental Economics at EPA
• Air Toxics Website
• Information Collection Request Homepage
• Federal Register Environmental Documents

Government – non U.S. EPA Links

• Bureau of Economic Analysis
• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Census Bureau
• U.S. Bureau North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS)
• Office of Management and Budget

Executive Orders and Statutes

• Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review
• Executive Order 12875, Enhancing the Intergovernmental Partnership
• Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations
• Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks
• The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA)
  [Note: The RFA and SBREFA impose both analytical and procedural requirements on EPA and on other federal agencies.]

Emission Projection Tools and Data

EPA has retired the Economic Growth Analysis System version 5.0 (EGAS 5.0) software tool as of July, 2013. EPA provides projected emissions data on the Air Emissions Modeling website. As part of the Air Emissions Modeling Platforms, this site contains projected emissions data for select years modeled as part of EPA rules and Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs). These projected emissions data can provide a starting point for state air quality management agencies and other organizations to use for other purposes. Please refer to the Air Emissions Modeling website for the latest information on emissions projections.