Pollution prevention and waste minimization: An approach for electric power companies
Conference
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OSTI ID:405429
Electric power companies, as part of their operations, generate and dispose of large quantities and a wide variety of non-hazardous, potentially hazardous, and hazardous wastes. The potential for pollution from air, liquid, and solid emission sources is a continuing concern to electric power companies and to environmental regulators. Environmental regulations which impact electric power company wastes and emissions are increasing in number, severity, complexity, and breadth. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state environmental regulatory agencies are increasing their enforcement efforts and expanding their enforcement staffs. At the same time regulatory agencies are also adding emphasis to pollution prevention and waste minimization, thereby introducing a voluntary and flexible approach to pollution management. In the future pollution prevention and waste minimization plans and programs may be a regulatory requirement for nearly all facilities and may replace the traditional enforcement strategies of environmental regulatory agencies. If electric power companies are to benefit from this regulatory change, they must place increased emphasis on pollution prevention and waste minimization. Companies that do will benefit from regulatory relief, stakeholder satisfaction, and cost savings.
- OSTI ID:
- 405429
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-951208--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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