Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities; Legacy/CCRMU Amendments; Public Hearing

Earthjustice submitted a set of attachments to the EPA supporting the proposed rule on coal ash disposal. The submission includes data on EPA-confirmed coal ash reuse damage cases and environmental justice data to highlight the risks associated with coal ash.

Young, Gifted & Green, a civil rights and environmental justice organization, opposes the proposed Legacy/CCRMU Amendments because they would loosen closure and monitoring standards for contaminated coal ash sites. They argue the proposal shifts cleanup costs from polluters to the public and fails to address documented health risks and environmental justice concerns.

An individual from Appalachia opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it will lead to more environmental abuses and prioritize corporate profit over the safety of local communities and taxpayers.

An individual resident of Athens, Ohio, opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it would further endanger the health of neighbors in Appalachia who are disproportionately affected by coal ash sites.

The commenter expresses a general sentiment regarding environmental protection and wealth inequality but does not take a specific position on the proposed action regarding the disposal of coal combustion residuals.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops opposes the proposed rule because it favors regulatory flexibility over federal minimum standards, which they argue shifts environmental risks onto vulnerable communities and future generations. They urge the EPA to maintain robust federal oversight, limit closure deferrals, and preserve existing requirements for "beneficial use" to prevent unregulated disposal.

A private resident expresses concern over the health and environmental risks posed by coal ash, specifically highlighting its impact on low-income communities and communities of color. They argue that the proposed action would roll back federal protections and urge the EPA to reject the proposal and ensure all coal ash is cleaned up.