EPA considers new permitting options for coal ash disposal
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The EPA is considering ways to change how electric utilities handle coal combustion residuals (CCR), commonly known as coal ash. This includes the rules for monitoring groundwater, cleaning up sites, and closing out facilities.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative inquiry to see if the EPA can make the permitting process more flexible for utility companies waiting on paperwork.
Who it affects
- Electric utilities that manage coal ash
This information comes from a proposed rule by the EPA; readers should check the Federal Register before relying on it for compliance decisions.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document