Comment submitted by Main Street Foundation's Center for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement (CRAE)

Summary: The Main Street Foundation's Center for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement (CRAE) supports the EPA's proposed approval of Virginia's Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) permit program. They argue that state-led permitting under cooperative federalism allows for more site-specific expertise while emphasizing that the program must remain focused on environmental safety rather than being used as a tool for broader energy policy.