Yearly Archives: 2015
New Federal Regulations for Disposal of Coal Ash are Announced
POV
January 12, 2015
The disposal of coal combustion residuals from electric utilities final rule was published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2014. As SMG highlighted last month here, this rule provides the requirements for the disposal of coal combustion residuals (CCRs), or coal ash, from coal-fired power plants. The most anticipated issue associated with the CCR […]
Interested in Legislative or Regulatory Updates?
POV
January 12, 2015
Are you interested in environmental issues? If so, you need to know what’s going on in both federal and state legislation and regulations. SMG regularly posts updates on federal and state legislation and regulations here. In addition, SMG offers subscriptions to its Regulatory Update and Legislative Update. Regulatory Updates are published monthly, while Legislative Updates are […]
Sierra Club Sues to have EPA take over Enforcement of Clean Water Act
POV
January 9, 2015
Sierra Club, along with several other environmentally-focused organizations, have petitioned courts in Kentucky and West Virginia in an attempt to revoke the Clean Water Act authority that is currently held by both states. In a press release from Sierra Club, the following was stated: “There is no excuse for EPA not taking action long before […]
EPA Announces New Federal Regulations for Disposal of Coal Ash from Coal-Fired Power Plants
POV
January 7, 2015
On December 19, 2014, the EPA announced the first federal regulations governing the disposal of coal ash in impoundments and landfills. Coal ash is one of the largest types of industrial wastes generated in United States, with nearly 110 million tons produced in 2012.* Coal ash is produced from the burning of coal in coal-fired […]
Air Compliance Open House on January 9
POV
January 5, 2015
The Division of Compliance Assistance (DCA) and the Division for Air Quality (DAQ) are presenting an educational opportunity to offer guidance on annual compliance certifications and semiannual monitoring reports. This free open house on January 9, 2015 will allow attendees to talk to DCA and DAQ staff regarding permit reporting. Staff can help attendees complete […]