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American Coal Ash Association
Texas Coal Ash Users Group
Austin, TX May 13, 2015
CCP Federal Regulation UpdateCCP Federal Regulation Update
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Future for the bill
• Possible floor action next week• House passage expected this
summer• Senate action?• Vehicle for passage needed• President inclined to sign
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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
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Questions?
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American Coal Ash Association
AMERICAN COAL ASH ASSOCIATION
Thomas H. Adams
(720)870-7897
Thank You