WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Environmental Protection Agency has issued a proposed rule called: Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Extension of an Alternative Closure Requirement Deadline.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Nov. 28 by Lee Zeldin, Administrator.
Summary: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to extend, by three years, one compliance deadline applicable to certain coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundments operating pursuant to the alternative closure requirements. Specifically, EPA is extending the deadline for owners and operators to complete closure of their unlined CCR surface impoundments ...