♻️EPA Proposes Correction on Coal Combustion Residuals Regulations
Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments; Correction
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to correct errors and clarify several provisions published in the Federal Register on May 8, 2024. This May 8, 2024 rule (Legacy Final Rule) established regulatory requirements for legacy coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundments and CCR management units, among other things, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This proposal seeks comment on issues discussed in a direct final rule to correct errors and clarify in the Legacy Final Rule.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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This regulatory proposal from the EPA impacts electric utilities and independent power producers by establishing compliance requirements for the management of coal combustion residuals, influencing potential operational costs and regulatory execution timelines. Businesses in the affected sectors must pay attention to this change and submit comments, indicating both economic engagement and compliance obligations.