U.S. General Accounting Office

Survey of State and Local Air Pollution Control Officials

Effects of Final Rule on Regulated Entities

45. In your professional judgment, what are the most important negative effects, if any, that regulated entities will likely experience as a result of the final rule? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
1. No negative effects
2. Increased administrative burden
3. Regulatory uncertainty
4. Increased regulatory burden
5. Less flexibility
6. Additional compliance liability
7. Additional regulation for minor sources
8. Other
9. Don't know
  45b. If you checked "Other", please describe the negative effect.
46. In your professional judgment, what are the most important positive effects, if any, that regulated entities will likely experience as a result of the final rule? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
1. No positive effects
2. Reduced administrative burden
3. Regulatory certainty
4. Reduced regulatory burden
5. Obtain fewer major source permits
6. Reduced permit processing time
7. Increased flexibility
8. Opportunity for more energy efficiency projects
9. Other
10. Don't know
  46b. If you checked "Other", please describe the positive effect.
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