Coal Combustion Residuals

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.
EPA Reopens Permit Program Comment Period

On May 27, 2026, EPA announced the reopening of the public comment period to accept additional feedback on the 2020 Federal Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program proposed rule. Find out more and comment through July 29, 2026.