EPA Amends the Regulations Governing the Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR)

May 9th, 2024 by Ann Rippe

Action Forcing Change
Summary: EPA is amending the standards for the disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) in landfills and surface impoundments. Specifically, EPA is establishing requirements for CCR management units at active CCR facilities and at inactive CCR facilities with a legacy CCR surface impoundment. EPA is also making several technical corrections to the existing regulations, such as correcting certain citations and harmonizing definitions.
[Full Text - 89 FR 38950]

Citations: 40 CFR 257, Subpart D; 40 CFR 257.50; 40 CFR 257.51; 40 CFR 257.73; 40 CFR 257.80; 40 CFR 257.82; 40 CFR 257.83; 40 CFR 257.90; 40 CFR 257.95; 40 CFR 257.100; 40 CFR 257.102; 40 CFR 257.104; 40 CFR 257.105; 40 CFR 257.106; 40 CFR 257.107

Date Posted: 5/8/2024
Date Effective: 11/4/2024
Type of Action: Final Rule

Ann Rippe

Manager of Regulatory Services