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Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities; Extension of an Alternative Closure Requirement Deadline

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Center for Biological Diversity filed 2 comments on this docket between Feb 9, 2026 and Feb 10, 2026. 12 other organizations filed here. The comment window closed 172d ago.

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Feb 10, 2026· Comment submitted by Center for Biological Diversity· EPA-HQ-OLEM-2025-2864-0578

Please accept the attached comments and their supporting exhibit, filed on behalf of the Center for Biological Diversity. Submission 1

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Feb 9, 2026· Comment submitted by Center for Biological Diversity· EPA-HQ-OLEM-2025-2864-0414

Please accept the attached comments and their supporting exhibit, filed on behalf of the Center for Biological Diversity. Submission 1

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Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to extend, by three years, one compliance deadline applicable to certain coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundments operating pursuant to the alternative closure requirements. Specifically, EPA is extending the deadline for owners and operators to complete closure of their unlined CCR surface impoundments larger than 40 acres from October 17, 2028, to October 17, 2031. This deadline extension will promote electric grid reliability by allowing a subset of coal-fired power producers to continue to operate beyond their currently scheduled retirement date. Related Docket: EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0172

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