WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces Next Set of Actions on Coal Ash Program * W ASHINGTON - Today, as part of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) efforts to prioritize timely action on coal ash, the agency is issuing a direct final rule and companion proposal that will extend the compliance deadlines for coal combustion residual (CCR) management unit (CCRMU) requirements. This important action will allow f  more