Comment submitted by Buckeye Power Inc.

Summary: Buckeye Power, Inc., an Ohio electric cooperative, supports the EPA's proposed "Option 1," which utilizes a case-by-case Best Professional Judgment (BPJ) approach for regulating unmanaged combustion residual leachate. The company argues against nationwide uniform limits or zero liquid discharge mandates, citing high costs and technical infeasibility, while advocating for regulatory flexibility to maintain affordable and reliable electricity.