Post by ferrous on Nov 30, 2008 12:54:25 GMT -5
Just when we hoped it wouldn't get any crazier the EPA issued an:
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[Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public comment on whether it is appropriate to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from automobiles under the Clean Air Act. In order to regulate automobile emissions, the EPA would first have to make a finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health and safety and should be classified as a “pollutant.”
“Greenhouse gases” are those alleged to contribute to global warming. The major greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxides, while hydroflorocarbons comprise a smaller amount.
The problem with this approach is that once an endangerment finding is made, other provisions of the Clean Air Act are automatically triggered, creating much broader regulation of other sectors of the economy, including agriculture. One such unintended consequence for agriculture is the imposition of the cow and pig tax.]
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Yes, the EPA in its infinite wisdom is about ready to declare Green House Gases as a pollutant, and of course cow, steers, and pigs are noted for a biological process that produces methane.
If and when the EPA makes the ruling, any manufacturer, building, business, farmer or rancher that produces over 100 tons of greenhouse gases will be taxed.
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[Unlike other sectors, agriculture emits relatively more methane and nitrous oxide GHG than carbon dioxide. Both are more potent than carbon dioxide, so less emission of both will produce the equivalent of one ton of carbon dioxide.
USDA has stated that any operation with more than 25 dairy cows, 50 beef cattle or 200 hogs emits more than 100 tons of carbon and would have to obtain permits under Title V in order to continue to operate if GHG are regulated. According to USDA statistics, this would cover about 99 percent of dairy production, over 90 percent of beef production, and over 95 percent of all hog production in the United States.
Title V is administered by the states, and permit fees (tax) varies from state to state. EPA sets a “presumptive minimum rate” for permits, and that rate is $43.75 per ton for 2008-2009. For states charging that rate, the cow tax for dairy would be $175 per cow, for beef $87.50 per head, and the pig tax would be a little more than $20 per hog.]
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So for all of us carnivores, enjoy it now, because meat is about to get a whole lot more expensive.
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Quote:
[Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking public comment on whether it is appropriate to regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from automobiles under the Clean Air Act. In order to regulate automobile emissions, the EPA would first have to make a finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health and safety and should be classified as a “pollutant.”
“Greenhouse gases” are those alleged to contribute to global warming. The major greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxides, while hydroflorocarbons comprise a smaller amount.
The problem with this approach is that once an endangerment finding is made, other provisions of the Clean Air Act are automatically triggered, creating much broader regulation of other sectors of the economy, including agriculture. One such unintended consequence for agriculture is the imposition of the cow and pig tax.]
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Yes, the EPA in its infinite wisdom is about ready to declare Green House Gases as a pollutant, and of course cow, steers, and pigs are noted for a biological process that produces methane.
If and when the EPA makes the ruling, any manufacturer, building, business, farmer or rancher that produces over 100 tons of greenhouse gases will be taxed.
_________________________________
[Unlike other sectors, agriculture emits relatively more methane and nitrous oxide GHG than carbon dioxide. Both are more potent than carbon dioxide, so less emission of both will produce the equivalent of one ton of carbon dioxide.
USDA has stated that any operation with more than 25 dairy cows, 50 beef cattle or 200 hogs emits more than 100 tons of carbon and would have to obtain permits under Title V in order to continue to operate if GHG are regulated. According to USDA statistics, this would cover about 99 percent of dairy production, over 90 percent of beef production, and over 95 percent of all hog production in the United States.
Title V is administered by the states, and permit fees (tax) varies from state to state. EPA sets a “presumptive minimum rate” for permits, and that rate is $43.75 per ton for 2008-2009. For states charging that rate, the cow tax for dairy would be $175 per cow, for beef $87.50 per head, and the pig tax would be a little more than $20 per hog.]
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So for all of us carnivores, enjoy it now, because meat is about to get a whole lot more expensive.
www.wyfb.org/Calendar-Item.aspx?ID=528&from=events
www.wyfb.org/NewsFeeds.aspx?file=Links/NWS281b9276fe1f.htm&ID=530&from=front
