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Coal Combustion Residuals

EPA Proposes to Approve Wisconsin’s Coal Combustion Disposal Program

On September 10, 2026, EPA proposed the approval of the state of Wisconsin’s coal combustion residuals permit application. Find out more here.
EPA Approves Application for the Coronado Generating Station

On July 23, 2026, EPA announced the approval of the alternate liner demonstration application that Coronado Generating Station submitted for agency review. Find out more.
EPA Requests Input on General Permit Provisions

On July 13, 2026, EPA announced a notice to gather input on a potential general permit option for coal combustion residuals facilities. EPA will accept comments on this notice through October 13, 2026.
EPA Proposes to Approve Alabama's CCR Permit Program

On July 13, 2026, EPA announced a proposal to approve Alabama's permit program application for the management of coal combustion residuals in landfills and surface impoundments. EPA will accept comments on this proposal through September 14, 2026. Read more about this proposal.

About CCR

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Regulations

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Demonstrations

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Enforcement
and Compliance

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State Permit
Programs

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Frequent
Questions

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