Authors: TRC | July 10, 2014

Our Coal Ash Management Solutions

Regulatory requirements, plant retirements, changes to facility operational profiles, environmental liability management and political and social pressures are among the factors driving utilities to close or consider closing their coal ash ponds. The process can be time-intensive and costly — and fraught with uncertainties.

Success requires careful attention to upfront analysis and strategic decision making as well as proper implementation and sequencing of all the regulatory, contractual, land use, and community issues contained in the selected solution(s). Facilities will need to plan their activities to take into account operational changes, regulatory impacts and long term land use issues. It is advantageous to know and anticipate environmental issues upfront to avoid expensive backtracking and delays.

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Legacy CCR Rule: Planning Ahead for Monitoring CCRMUs

October 18, 2024

On May 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals from Electric Utilities.

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Understanding Piper Diagrams: Applications and Limitations with Coal Combustion Residuals

September 28, 2023

Learn more about approaches to overcome the recognized limitations of Piper Diagrams and how to make the most of this valuable technique.

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Proposed Coal Combustion Residuals Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments Rule – Status of Public Comments

July 31, 2023

TRC has submitted public comments related to EPA’s proposed compliance timeline and schedule.

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Summary of Proposed Coal Combustion Residuals Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments Rule

June 8, 2023

TRC’s extensive background in CCR compliance support under the current CCR rule helps our clients get in front of these new regulations.

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EPA Provides New Coal Combustion Residual Expectations

October 6, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) highlighted new Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) compliance expectations.

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EPA Coal Ash Compliance Expectations Updated

March 28, 2022

New EPA Communications highlight new Coal Combustion Residual compliance expectations, a shift from the current program.

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CCR Removal and Its Effects on Soil and Groundwater Geochemistry

October 25, 2021

Many utilities are implementing corrective action at coal combustion residual (CCR) surface impoundments under Federal or State CCR Regulations, with implications for groundwater protection standards.

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Consider a CCR Audit as the Assessment & Plan Deadline Approaches

July 8, 2021

With the upcoming five-year periodic assessment and plan deadlines rapidly approaching for landfills and surface impoundments, power generators subject to the CCR Rule should also consider audits to ensure their facility records and external-facing web sites are complete and documents are up-to-date.

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TRC In Manchester – 1 Year Later

January 25, 2021

In January 2020 we opened our second UK office in Manchester. One year later, we reflect on our first year of business, a year that presented the world with unprecedented challenges.

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Breakthrough Solutions for Coal Combustion Residuals Compliance

September 3, 2020

TRC is your trusted partner, helping to navigate the economic, environmental and regulatory pressures as well as the rapid technological advancements impacting successful coal ash management.

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Why Coal Ash Impoundments and Landfills Make Great Solar Sites

September 25, 2019

Hundreds of coal ash sites are set to close over the next decade and could make ideal, low-impact locations for utility-scale solar farms.

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Successful Coal Ash Pond Management

July 10, 2014

Regulatory requirements, plant retirements, changes to facility operational profiles, environmental liability management and political and social pressures are among the factors driving utilities to close or consider closing their coal ash ponds.