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Will new disposal regulations undo decades of progress?

Journal Article · · Ash at Work
OSTI ID:21261548
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  1. John Ward Inc. (United States)
In 1980, the Belville Amendments to RCRA instructed EPA to 'conduct a detailed and comprehensive study and submit a report' to Congress on the 'adverse effects on human health and the environment, if any, of the disposal and utilization' of coal ash. In both 1988 and 1999, EPA submitted reports to Congress and recommended coal ash should not be regulated as hazardous waste. After the failure of a Tennesse power plant's coal ash disposal facility, EPA will be proposing new disposal regulations.
OSTI ID:
21261548
Journal Information:
Ash at Work, Journal Name: Ash at Work Journal Issue: 2; ISSN AWRKE3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English