Change is coming to coal power industry

EPA's Proposed Regulation of Coal Ash Under Development

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently proposing to regulate the disposal and beneficial use of coal combustion residuals (commonly known as coal ash or CCR) from coal-fired electric generating stations. CCR are currently considered exempt wastes under an amendment to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA is considering two possible approaches to regulation and will be holding public hearings through late summer.

You can find some of the major differences here, or the full rule language on the EPA website.

No matter the outcome, COMANCO has the experience to help

Both version of the rule stipulate liner requirements for landfills built after the rule's implementation, and will likely require the lining of old and new surface impoundments. COMANCO has over twenty years of liner installation experience including a broad portolio of work specific to the coal-powered energy industry.

We're all anxious to see the final language, but the truly important question at hand is, How will this affect your business? You can rely on COMANCO for safe, quality, proven solutions to help you maximize your current disposal areas and develop strategy for new build-out and retrofitting. COMANCO will help you through this transition period, so you are back to focusing on your core business faster, without the untimely delays or costs that come with inexperienced contractors.