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Hugo Generating Station MATS Presidential Exemption Request WFEC Page 6 of 6 the United States's economic and national security and military preparedness by ensuring that an abundant supply of reliable energy is readily accessible in every State and territory of the Nation."'' In addition, in announcing the Executive Order on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, the White House stated that "[t]he United States must act decisively to retain leadership in AI and enhance our economic and national security."' Retaining sources of reliable electricity is essential for the U.S. to meet its Al goal. Consistent with these national security concerns, state and grid regulators have attested to the Final Rule's significant, foreseeable, and negative impacts on grid reliability and energy prices. There is a significant likelihood that power plants will be forced to retire based on inability to comply with the Final Rule's requirements by the 2027 deadline. *** WFEC appreciates the opportunity to request a two-year exemption. WFEC requests the EPA grant WFEC HU-UNIT1 a two-year exemption from the Final Rule based on the significant national security issues and technological challenges described above. Respectfully, RI Gary R. Roulet Chief Executive Officer cc; Matthew A. Caves, WFEC, Vice President, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Justin Soderberg, WFEC, Vice President, Generation Mark Hardaway, WFEC, Plant Manager, Hugo Executive Order 14134, Unleashing American Energy, 90 Fed. Reg. 8353 (Jan 29, 2025). 16 The White House, Fact Sheet: M'es-rdem Donald.1 Trump Takes Action to Enhance America's AI Leadership (Jan. 23. 2023), https://www.whitchouse.govlfact-shects/2025/01/fact-sheet-president-donald+trump-takes-actionto-enhance-americas-ai-leadershipi. Sierra Club FOIA 2025-EPA-04883 ED_018388_00000260-00006 SC_EVERSPLIT0006062