Earthjustice: EPA Will Consider Closing Massive Loophole Exempting Much of Toxic Coal Ash From Health Protections
February 04, 2023
February 04, 2023
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSgov) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2023:
The Biden administration will consider closing a loophole that exempts over half a billion tons of toxic coal ash in landfills from federal oversight. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its intent in the Federal Register today as part of a proposed settlement between the agency and public interest groups, represented by Earthjustice, who sued the agency in August of 2 . . .
The Biden administration will consider closing a loophole that exempts over half a billion tons of toxic coal ash in landfills from federal oversight. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its intent in the Federal Register today as part of a proposed settlement between the agency and public interest groups, represented by Earthjustice, who sued the agency in August of 2 . . .