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A large number of Part 75 data reporters are affected by the Acid Rain Program (ARP). ARP is a nation-wide program run by the EPA which reduces sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions through an emissions trading program. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Acid Rain Program.

As part of its ongoing educational efforts, the EPA, during this 20th anniversary year, is blogging about the Acid Rain Program. A number of interesting and informative posts on ARP have been posted including, a description of what acid rain is, how emissions trading works, and an explanation of continuous emissions monitoring (CEMS).

As stakeholders, you are familiar with much of this information. However, because the EPA is covering this topic from A to Z, there might be some new information in the blog posts. And, the posts are also an opportunity to share with others what the purpose and context are for all of the data reporting that you do.