EPA proposes approving Alabama's coal ash permit program
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The Environmental Protection Agency is considering a proposal to let the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) take over certain oversight duties regarding coal combustion residuals, commonly known as coal ash.
Why it matters: This is an administrative shift that moves regulatory authority from the federal government to the state of Alabama regarding how coal ash is managed.
Who it affects
- Power plants and industrial facilities in Alabama that produce coal ash
This information comes from a proposed rule by the EPA; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these regulatory changes.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document