SELC Statement on EPD Permitting Plant Hammond's Coal Ash Closure Plan
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 15 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following statement on Nov. 14, 2023:
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Today Georgia's Environmental Protection Division issued final permits to close Georgia Power's Plant Hammond Ash Pond 3 in Floyd County. The state issued permit calls for capping more than 1 million tons of toxic coal ash in place, partially sitting in ground water on the bank of the Coosa River. The US Environmental Protection Agency has . . .
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Today Georgia's Environmental Protection Division issued final permits to close Georgia Power's Plant Hammond Ash Pond 3 in Floyd County. The state issued permit calls for capping more than 1 million tons of toxic coal ash in place, partially sitting in ground water on the bank of the Coosa River. The US Environmental Protection Agency has . . .