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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to correct errors and clarify certain provisions from a rule that was published on May 8, 2024. This original rule set regulations for managing coal combustion residuals (CCR) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The agency encourages the public to comment on these proposed corrections, which aim to align the rule's text with EPA's initial intentions. If no significant objections arise, the corrections will go into effect without further action; otherwise, the EPA will withdraw the relevant portions and respond to public comments before finalizing the rule.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to withdraw a rule about the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities because they received negative feedback. This rule, titled "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments; Correction," was originally published on January 16, 2025. Although this direct final rule has been removed, the EPA is still accepting comments on a similar proposed rule until March 17, 2025, and will address these comments in any future actions. The withdrawn rule involved changes to regulations concerning the disposal and handling of coal waste products.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a direct final rule to correct and clarify errors in a previous rule regarding the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities. Published on January 16, 2025, this rule focuses on legacy CCR surface impoundments and CCR management units, updating several regulatory sections to address inconsistencies and unclear language. Key changes include revised deadlines, more unified compliance guidelines, and enhanced definitions. These amendments ensure the rule aligns with existing standards and the EPA's original intent.