Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category: Unmanaged Combustion Residual Leachate

Susan Collins of FWWatch opposes the proposed action, arguing that the coal industry is a primary driver of the climate crisis. She advocates for closing coal and natural gas plants in favor of a transition to renewable energy.

Earthjustice is submitting a list of documents accompanying their comments on the proposed rule. The submission includes various reports, petitions, and status reports related to endangered species and AI governance.

Earthjustice is submitting a list of documents accompanying their comments on the proposed action. The submission includes various reports, status updates, and species reviews related to endangered species and environmental compliance.

A coalition of environmental organizations, including Earthjustice and the Sierra Club, argues that the EPA should withdraw the Proposed Rule because it weakens wastewater treatment standards for coal plants. They contend that the EPA is unlawfully using broad energy policy goals to justify less stringent pollution limits and that zero-discharge technologies are both available and economically achievable.

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) provides technical comments highlighting the site-specific nature of unmanaged combustion residual leachate (UCRL) and the uncertainties surrounding its characterization, costs, and treatment feasibility. They argue that a lack of data and diverse hydrogeologic conditions make it difficult to establish nationwide effluent limitations and suggest that more research and site-specific evaluations are necessary.

Chief Pomaj-chakmam-yajalaji, representing the ARH TRUST and the Tuscarora Onkwehone Nations People, opposes the proposed rollback of wastewater pollution standards for coal-fired power plants. The commenter argues that weakening these limits threatens public health, environmental justice, and Indigenous stewardship by allowing toxic pollutants like mercury and arsenic to contaminate water systems.

Dorothea Digiovanni, a private resident, urges the EPA to withdraw the proposal. She argues that the action would weaken wastewater pollution standards and put vulnerable communities at risk.

Vonda Van Farowe, a private citizen from Cleveland, Ohio, opposes the proposed rule. She argues that the proposal weakens wastewater pollution standards and requests that the EPA withdraw it to protect public health.

Chad Reiber, a private individual, opposes the proposed rule to weaken wastewater pollution standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category. He argues that the rollback would allow coal plants to release hundreds of millions of pounds of toxic pollutants, such as arsenic and mercury, into U.S. waterways, posing significant health risks.

The commenter opposes the proposed action, arguing that it facilitates the continued use of outdated and polluting coal industries. They advocate for a transition to renewable energy and express concern over the environmental and economic damages caused by fossil fuel production and deregulation.