Update on Federal Regulation for Coal Ash Users in Texas
A comprehensive update on the Federal Regulation for Coal Ash Users in Texas provided by the American Coal Ash Association. The update covers key aspects such as the background of the regulation, exemptions for beneficial uses, examples of deficiencies, expected litigations, and the latest legislative developments. The content emphasizes the importance of addressing regulatory issues surrounding coal ash management.
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CCP Federal Regulation Update Texas Coal Ash Users Group Austin, TX May 13, 2015 American Coal Ash Association
CCP Regulation - Finally RCRA became law in 1976 Bevill Amendment in 1980 Two reports to Congress Determination in 1993 Final determination in 2000 Regulation published on April 17, 2015 American Coal Ash Association
EPA not happy EPA wanted hazardous waste regulations for disposal EPA was sued by 11 anti-coal environmental groups along with Headwaters Resources and Boral Materials forcing the deadline Enviros not happy either American Coal Ash Association
Beneficial use mostly exempt Beneficial use must be legitimate Encapsulated uses such as fly ash in concrete and FGD gypsum in wallboard are exempt Use of CCP in transportation is exempt Structural fills over 12,400 tons must be evaluated on a case by case basis American Coal Ash Association
Examples of deficiencies Definition of unencapsulated example flowable fill Ambiguities example stockpiles for cement plants Language in preamble may need to revisit as more information becomes available American Coal Ash Association
Litigation expected EPA expects suits from utilities and ENGOs Intent to sue must be filed within 90 days of publication of rule in Federal Register July 16, 2015 American Coal Ash Association
Legislation still the best result 5 bills have been passed by the House A new bill is now before the House HR 1734, The Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015 Sponsor David McKinley (R-WV) Passed Energy and Commerce Committee on April 15, 2015 American Coal Ash Association
Important Aspects of the Bill Includes the EPA Reg and adds to it Creates a mandatory permit program with primary state authority EPA backstops Codifies the status of coal ash as non-hazardous American Coal Ash Association
Future for the bill Possible floor action next week House passage expected this summer Senate action? Vehicle for passage needed President inclined to sign American Coal Ash Association
Summary Regulation has arrived CCP continues to have non-hazardous status Fly ash use in concrete continues to be exempt Legislation is needed to fix a flawed rule American Coal Ash Association
Questions? American Coal Ash Association
Thank You AMERICAN COAL ASH ASSOCIATION Thomas H. Adams (720)870-7897 thadams@acaa-usa.org American Coal Ash Association
