EPA extends comment period for coal ash disposal rule by 17 days
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The Environmental Protection Agency is giving the public more time to weigh in on a proposed rule about how electric utilities dispose of coal combustion residuals, commonly known as coal ash. The agency originally set a deadline of June 12, 2026, for submitting feedback on the proposal published on April 13, 2026.
Why it matters: This is an administrative adjustment rather than a change in policy. The extension allows more time for interested parties, such as utility companies or environmental groups, to review the technical details of the proposed coal ash disposal standards before responding. It does not alter what the EPA is proposing; it only changes when responses are due.
Who it affects
- Commenters who need additional time to prepare feedback on the April 13 proposal
This notice was issued by the EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management; check the original Federal Register document from April 13, 2026 (91 FR 18968) for full details on the underlying rule.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document