Coal ash? Comment now!
September 22nd, 2019
Remember the huge coal ash impoundment ruptures/breeches dumping coal ash all over? THIS is why treatment and use of coal ash matters:
TVA coal ash slide – UPDATES
And even in Minnesota: TVA coal ash — we had our own ash slide here in MN
There was a rule update and comments in 2018, and it was remanded, and so here we go around again…
FEDERAL REGISTER ANNOUNCEMENT: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities
Comments must be received on or before October 15, 2019!
From the EPA’s announcement (CLICK HERE):
Public Hearing on the Proposed Changes to the Regulations for Coal Combustion Residuals: Enhancing Public Access to Information and Reconsideration of Beneficial Use Criteria and Piles
Wed, October 2, 2019
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM EDT
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
300 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
The public hearing will consist of three sessions:
- A morning session starting at 9:00 am and ending at noon.
- An early afternoon session starting at 1:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm.
- An evening session beginning at 5:00 pm and ending at 8:00 pm.
CLICK HERE FOR THE PROPOSED RULE!
Just do it, comment away!!! Comments must be received on or before October 15, 2019.
TVA Coal Ash Dike Inspection 2008
January 6th, 2009
Regarding the TVA coal ash slide on December 23 — this report wandered into my inbox today, and for inquiring minds, here’s the:
Kingston Fossil Plant Annual Ash Pond Dike Stability Inspection 2008
You’ll see some problematic areas highlighted in yellow. Check this out!