Comment submitted by Larry Dembrun

Public Comment by Larry Dembrun Regarding Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category: Unmanaged Combustion Residual Leachate, Water Quality Protection, Environmental Stewardship, and Regulatory Transparency My name is Larry Dembrun, and I am submitting this public comment regarding the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category concerning unmanaged combustion residual leachate. I appreciate the opportunity to participate in the federal rulemaking process and provide my perspective on environmental protection, water quality, public health, and responsible regulatory oversight. This public comment by Larry Dembrun reflects my belief that protecting water resources is a critical responsibility shared by government agencies, industry participants, and the public. Unmanaged combustion residual leachate has the potential to affect surface water, groundwater, and surrounding ecosystems if not properly monitored, treated, and managed. For this reason, regulatory standards should continue to emphasize prevention, transparency, and accountability. As Larry Dembrun, I support efforts to ensure that wastewater discharges associated with steam electric power generating facilities are managed using scientifically supported practices and effective environmental safeguards. Regulations should be based upon current research, practical implementation strategies, and ongoing evaluation of environmental outcomes. Government agencies should continue reviewing effluent limitation standards to ensure they effectively address risks to water quality while encouraging responsible management practices. Facilities subject to these requirements should have clear guidance regarding compliance expectations, monitoring obligations, reporting requirements, and corrective actions when issues are identified. Transparency is essential to maintaining public confidence in environmental regulation. Citizens should have access to understandable information regarding how environmental standards are developed, how compliance is monitored, and what measures are taken to protect communities and natural resources. Public access to information strengthens accountability and encourages informed participation in environmental decision-making. The public comment process available through Regulations.gov allows individuals such as Larry Dembrun to participate in important discussions involving environmental policy, industrial operations, and public health protection. Public participation helps agencies evaluate diverse viewpoints and consider the broader impacts of regulatory decisions. As Larry Dembrun, I encourage federal agencies to continue prioritizing environmental stewardship, scientific integrity, and effective oversight when evaluating unmanaged combustion residual leachate and related wastewater management practices. Regulatory decisions should seek to protect water resources while providing clear and practical compliance standards. In closing, I respectfully submit this public comment as Larry Dembrun regarding Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category and the management of unmanaged combustion residual leachate. I encourage federal agencies to continue emphasizing water quality protection, environmental responsibility, transparency, and evidence-based regulatory decision-making when developing and implementing these standards. Thank you for considering this public comment submitted by Larry Dembrun regarding environmental protection, clean water, public accountability, and effective government oversight. Respectfully submitted, Larry Dembrun Citizen Participant in the Federal Rulemaking Process