Virtual Public Hearing on the Revision of an Alternative Closure Requirement Deadline
On November 25, 2025, EPA announced a proposal to extend, by three years, a compliance deadline applicable to certain coal combustion residuals surface impoundments operating under the alternative closure provisions at Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations in Section 257.103(f)(2). In addition to accepting written comments, EPA held an online public hearing. The public hearing provided interested persons the opportunity to present information, comments, or views concerning EPA's proposal.
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General Information
EPA held an online public hearing about this proposal on January 6, 2026. The hearing convened at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Oral testimony was limited to five minutes for each person.
A transcript of the hearing will be included in the docket for this action.
EPA will accept written public comments through February 6, 2026 through Regulations.gov.
Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. 9:10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Opening Remarks Public Comments Break Public Comments Break Public Comments |