The Phase I Cooling Water Intake rule was promulgated in 2001; amended 2003. The rule covers new facilities (except new offshore oil and gas extraction facilities).
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Phase I—New Facilities Final Rule, Fact Sheet (PDF)(2 pp, 48 K,
November 2001,
821-F-01-017)
Summary of 2001 final rule for cooling water intake structures at new facilities.
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Technical Development Document for the Final Regulations Addressing Cooling Water Intake Structures for New Facilities (PDF)(269 pp, 2 MB,
November 2001,
821-R-01-036)
Engineering analysis of technologies & costs for cooling water intake regulations
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Economic Analysis of the Final Regulations Addressing Cooling Water Intake Structures for New Facilities (PDF)(317 pp, 3 MB,
November 2001,
821-R-01-035)
Analysis of economic impact, environmental impact and benefits of cooling water intake regulations.
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Phase I—New Facilities: Amended Final Phase I Rule, Fact Sheet (PDF)(1 pg, 58 K,
June 2003,
821-F-03-010)
Summary of amendment making minor changes to Phase I cooling water intakes rule.