News Alert: Trump administration to scale back federal rules restricting waste from coal-fired power plants

EPA chief Andrew Wheeler says the Obama-era rules "placed heavy burdens on electricity producers across the country." But critics warn that the coal waste could spill and pollute nearby waterways and drinking water supplies. One Trump revision could keep coal ash ponds open until October 2023 if companies can convince regulators that they need more time to deal with the waste. Coal-fired plants slated for closure could petition to keep their storage ponds open until October 2028.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Nov 3, 11:02 AM     Trump administration to scale back federal rules restricting waste from coal-fired power plants EPA chief Andrew Wheeler says the Obama-era rules "placed heavy burdens on electricity producers across the country." But critics warn that the coal waste could spill and pollute nearby waterways and drinking water supplies. One Trump revision could keep coal ash ponds open until October 2023 if companies can convince regulators that they need more time to deal with the waste. Coal-fired plants slated for closure could petition to keep their storage ponds open until October 2028. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071