EPA reopens comment period for coal ash disposal permit program
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The Environmental Protection Agency is reopening the public comment period for a proposed rule that would create a federal permitting system for coal combustion residuals, commonly known as coal ash. The original proposal was published in 2020, and this notice extends the deadline for public feedback by 30 days.
Why it matters: This action determines the timeline and administrative burden for coal power plants in states without their own approved coal ash programs. It clarifies when facilities must apply for federal permits and how they will interact with EPA regulators, which affects compliance costs and operational planning for utilities managing waste disposal sites.
Who it affects
- Electric utilities that generate coal ash and dispose of it in landfills or surface impoundments
This notice is from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Land and Emergency Management, published in the Federal Register; readers should consult the original document for full legal text and submission instructions.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document