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Energy Futures and Urban Air Pollution: Challenges for China and the United States
Appendix A
Web-Based Resources on Energy and Air Quality
Data Sources for Policies, Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines
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Appendix A
Web-Based Resources on Energy and Air Quality
Data Sources for Policies, Laws, Regulations, and Guidelines
Title/Source
Description
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SEPA index of Environmental Laws
http://www.zhb.gov.cn/english/law.php3
Catalogues Chinese environmental laws through 2004, some in English
Useful index for laws prior to 2004, but is not being updated
EPA’s Guide to Clean Air Act
http://www.epa.gov/oar/oaqps/peg_caa/pegcaain.html
Comprehensive guide to 1990 Clean Air Act and subsequent changes
Organized well by category; plain language and figures make this a useful site for non-technical readers
EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation
http://www.epa.gov/oar/
The Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) develops technical policies and regulations for controlling air pollution
Links lead to information on Clean Air Act as well as other policies and regulations
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Global Village Beijing
http://www.gvbchina.org/EnglishWeb/index.htm
One of the first NGOs in China; focused on environmental education with programs addressing energy efficiency, mercury emissions, and similar issues
Source for environmental news and campaigns in China, but little information on official policies
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management
http://www.em.doe.gov/
Listing of laws and regulations affecting the U.S. DOE
Source for links for understanding how environmental laws and regulations impact a federal agency
SEPA Laws & Regulations
http://www.sepa.gov.cn/english/chanel-3/chanel-3-end-2.php3?chanel=3&column=23
Chinese environmental regulations
Comprehensive list with links to text; many recent regulations
Cleaner Production in China-Environmental Legislation
http://www.chinacp.com/eng/cnenvleg.html
NDRC maintained website (in English) with information pertaining to its programs
Provides extensive information related to cleaner production laws in China
Energy Information Sources
Title/Source
Description
Evaluation
Energy Information Administration
http://www.eia.doe.gov/
Official energy statistics from the U.S. government
Starting point for information on energy supply, production, consumption, and forecasts in the U.S., as well as more limited international data
National Energy & Technology Laboratory
http://www.netl.doe.gov/
U.S. DOE’s fossil fuel research laboratory
Provides a portal to all information surrounding NETL, the only U.S. national laboratory devoted to fossil energy technology
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China Energy Group-Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
http://china.lbl.gov/
Chinese Energy Databooks and other information particularly focused on energy efficiency
Easy to follow links for learning about the interaction of LBL with China and the research it is conducting.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
http://www.nrel.gov/
U.S. DOE’s primary lab for renewable energy and energy efficiency R&D
Excellent portal for accessing information on U.S. national laboratory research on renewable energy technologies
National Bureau of Statistics (China)
http://www.stats.gov.cn/english
The official source for energy production and consumption data in China
Official statistical data for China; Energy data are mixed in with other national data such as GDP
National Energy Leading Group
http://www.chinaenergy.gov.cn/
Ministerial level office reporting directly to the State Council
Numerous links and scrolling news (in Chinese)
Energy Bureau, National Development and Reform Commission
http://nyj.ndrc.gov.cn/
Supports the work of the Energy Leading Group (formerly was the primary energy office)
Regularly updated news and links (in Chinese)
Energy Research Institute
http://eri.org.cn
National research organization studying comprehensive energy issues, reporting to the NDRC
Information in Chinese and English
Air Quality and Meteorological Information Sources
Title/Source
Description
Evaluation
U.S. EPA AirData
http://www.epa.gov/air/data/geosel.html
Provides air quality maps, data, and reports for specific regions of the United States
Easy, step-by-step website for gathering air quality data and maps
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Visibility Information Exchange Web System (VIEWS)
http://vista.cira.colostate.edu/views
Online exchange of air quality data, research, and ideas designed to support the Regional Haze Rule enacted by the U.S. EPA
Source for exchanging air quality data, research, and ideas. Guest book available for registering as an interested party in air quality
U.S. EPA Air and Climate Programs
http://www.epa.gov/international/airandclimate/byregion/chinaair.html
Guide to U.S. EPA and SEPA joint programs on clean air and energy
Starting point for understanding how EPA (U.S.) and SEPA (China) are working together on clean air and energy projects
U.S. National Emissions Inventory
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/net/index.html
National database of air emissions information with input from numerous state and local air agencies as well as industry
Data and emissions factors contained on this site are used for purposes such as regulation setting and modeling. Year 2002 data was posted in February 2006
World Bank Air Quality Standards for Select Countries
http://www.worldbank.org/html/fpd/em/power/standards/airqstd.stm
Standards for SO2, NOx, PM, and other pollutants in Asian countries, with comparisons to select OECD countries
Data is provided in easy to understand tables for quick reference and comparison
South Coast Air Quality Management District
http://www.aqmd.gov
South Coast AQMD is the air pollution control agency for Southern California, including Los Angeles
Good resource for understanding how air quality management districts work and the future plans for SCAQMD
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California Air Resources Board
http://www.arb.ca.gov/homepage.htm
ARB is the state agency responsible for protecting public health and the environment from air pollution effects
First stop for air quality information related to California. Website is well maintained with extensive information
Allegheny County Health Department, Office of Air Quality
http://www.achd.net/airqual/index.php
ACHD issues pollution permits, monitors air quality, inspects sources, and investigates complaints in southwestern Pennsylvania
Useful portal with fact sheets, links to permit applications and general information on how the health department is involved with air quality in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Quality, Bureau of Air Quality
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/aq/default.htm
Comprehensive online resource for air quality information in the state of Pennsylvania
An example of the detailed level of air quality information that is available on the state level (Pennsylvania)
Dalian Environmental Protection Bureau
http://www.dlepb.gov.cn/English/index.aspx
Dalian EPB’s website
Basic Chinese site (English available) with daily air quality predictions
Huainan Environmental Protection Bureau
http://www.hnhb.gov.cn/hnhb1/index.asp
Huainan EPB’s website
Contains information collected at Environmental Monitoring Center, including air quality data
U.S. Regional Climate Centers
http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/rcc.html
Directory of national and regional climate centers with links to each center
Easy map guides users to the appropriate regional climate center
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SEPA Daily Air Quality Report
http://www.sepa.gov.cn/english/air-list.php3
Daily reports on air quality in 84 Chinese cities supplying SEPA with data (including Dalian)
Basic table with readings for 84 cities
Economic Analysis Models and Methods
Title/Source
Description
Evaluation
Economics and Cost Analysis Support
http://www.epa.gov/ttn/ecas
Databases and models for cost, benefit, and economic impact analyses. Documents include analytical guidance and reports on conducting analysis of costs, benefits, and economic impacts of air quality management strategies, programs, and regulations
Free modeling programs available for download, including economic analysis models and emissions growth models
Center for Energy, Environmental, and Economic Systems Analysis
http://www.dis.anl.gov/ceeesa/programs/environment_analysis.html
CEEESA is part of Argonne National Lab, responsible for GHG projections and analysis, emissions inventories, and environmental externalities
Free modeling programs available for download, ranging from power to environmental system analysis
World Bank, Environmental Management for Power Development
http://www.worldbank.org/html/fpd/em/
A collaborative program coordinated by the World Bank to support the integration of environmental concerns into project and power system planning in developing countries
Useful information including downloadable software but in need of updating
Allowance Trading
http://www.epa.gov/airmarkt/trading/index.html
Information on EPA Clean Air Market’s trading concepts, program design considerations, and tracking of allowances
Starting point if considering a cap-and-trade scheme as part of a clean air market program. Site contains numerous relevant links
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Industrial Source Emission Control Measures
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Description
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New and Emerging Environmental Technology
http://neet.rti.org/
On-line repository for information on technologies that prevent, remove, sample, monitor, or model emissions
Excellent resource for finding technologies
RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse
http://cfpub.epa.gov/rblc/htm/bl02.cfm
Provides information on “best available” technologies for controlling air pollution from stationary sources
Good initial portal for guiding the user to additional resources on the best technologies for reducing air pollution from stationary sources
Environmental Protection Institute of Light Industry
http://www.chinacp.com/eng/cporg/cporg_nlia.html
Research institute concentrating on technology development, pollution control, and environmental protection for light industry
Extension of the earlier Chinese cleaner production website focused on light industry
Mobile Source After-Engine Emission Control Measures and Mobile Source Fuels
Title/Source
Description
Evaluation
U.S. EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality
http://www.epa.gov/otaq
This program is charged with regulating air pollution from motor vehicles, engines, and the fuels used to operate them
Very rich site with links to key topic areas surrounding air quality and transportation
ARB Mobile Source Program
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/msprog.htm
California’s statewide programs and strategies to reduce emissions from mobile sources
Start on this California Air Resources Board site if seeking information on California’s mobile source emissions programs
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Clean Technologies Information Pool
http://www.cleanairnet.org/infopool/1411/channel.html
Featured activity of the Clean Air Initiative; easily accessible and comprehensive information on cleaner buses, trucks, and fuels
Information is organized nicely by region including Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America
U.S. EPA-Fuels and Fuel Additives
http://www.epa.gov/OMS/fuels.htm
Information on fuel quality standards, programs and regulations
Start here for information related to conventional and alternative fuels for motor vehicles and engines
Clean Fuels Development Commission
http://www.cleanfuelsdc.org/index.html
Non-profit organization supporting the development of cleaner technologies for mobile source fuels
Contains examples of how non-profits can partner with government agencies for energy-related projects
