CCB Regulation Update

Jim RoewerAPPA Energy & Air Quality Task Force

April 26, 2010

Coal Combustion Byproducts

Produced as a result of coal combustion for power generation Fly Ash Bottom Ash Boiler Slag Flue Gas

Desulfurization (FGD) Materials

CCB Regulatory Status

Subject to State Solid, Industrial or Special Waste Regulations

Exempt from Regulation as RCRA Hazardous Waste

CCB Regulatory Chronology

1980 Bevill Amendment 1988 EPA Report to Congress

“EPA does not intend to regulate under Subtitle C” 1993 Regulatory Determination (58 Fed Reg

42466) “regulation … as hazardous waste under RCRA

Subtitle C is unwarranted.”

CCB Regulatory Chronology

• 1999 EPA Report to Congress– “disposal … should remain exempt from RCRA

Subtitle C”• 2000 Regulatory Determination (65 Fed Reg

32214)– “regulation … under Subtitle C of RCRA is not

warranted.”– no additional regulations are warranted for beneficial

use– “decided to establish national regulations under

subtitle D of RCRA “

TVA Kingston Fossil Plant Coal Ash Spill

Monday, December 22, 2008, just before 1 a.m., a dike at a coal ash containment area failed at TVA’s Kingston Fossil Plant

>1 Billion gallons of ash was released into adjacent waterways and properties

Federal CCB Regulations

Regulatory Options Non hazardous regulations (RCRA Subtitle D) Hazardous Waste Regulations (RCRA Subtitle C) Combined Options (Mix of C & D)

EPA Concerns Enforceability/Permitting Wet Handling (Impoundments)

CCB Regulations - Timeline

Proposed Rule sent to OMB October 15 Proposed Rule – December 2009

CCB Regulations - Timeline

Proposed Rule sent to OMB October 15 Proposed Rule - January 2010

CCB Regulations - Timeline

Proposed Rule sent to OMB October 15 Proposed Rule - February 2010

CCB Regulations - Timeline

Proposed Rule sent to OMB October 15 Proposed Rule - April 2010

CCB Regulations - Timeline

Proposed Rule sent to OMB October 15 Proposed Rule - May 2010 Final Rule 2011 Implementation 2013 - 2015 (and beyond)

Federal CCB Regulations

– Location Restrictions– Operating Criteria– Design Criteria (e.g., liners)– Groundwater Monitoring– Closure– Financial Assurance– Impoundment Integrity– Restrictions on “Wet Handling” (i.e., pond closure)

Subtitle D Regulations

● Consistent with 1993 & 2000 Regulatory Determinations

● Administered and Enforced by the States● EPA Direct Enforcement May be Limited ● No Stigma/Barriers to CCB Beneficial Use

Subtitle C Regulations

● Federal Hazardous Waste Rules Supplant State Controls

● Direct Federal Enforceability● 2–5 Years for Rules to Become Effective ● Disposal Capacity Issues● Adverse Impact on Beneficial Use

Impact of Subtitle C Regulation on CCB Management

Re-permitting of Existing Facilities Corrective Action Closure of Existing Facilities Permitting of New Disposal Facilities Disposal Capacity Shortfalls De Minimis Releases Spill Cleanup

Impact of Subtitle C Regulation on CCB Utilization

Qualified Uses Exempt from Subtitle C Cement & Concrete, Wallboard Manufacture OK Unconfined Uses, Land Application Likely Prohibited

Conditions Similar to Part 261.4(a)(23) Storage to Prevent Release/Spill Response Prohibition on Speculative Accumulation Due Diligence to Ensure Safe Handling/Use Ensuring Legitimate Use & Meeting Legitimacy Criteria

Impact of Subtitle C Regulation on CCB Use

Potential Environmental Liabilities Increased Tort Exposure Product Liability Concerns Product Disposal Concerns (Off-Spec Materials,

end-of-life Disposal) Reduced Markets Increased CERCLA Visibility

CCB Coalition

Ash Producers (Utilities and Industries), Ash Users—Individual Companies & Associations Seeking Non-hazardous Waste Regulations Seeking to Preserve and Expand CCB Beneficial

Use

www.uswag.org/ccbletters.htm

State Environmental Regulatory Agencies ECOS ASTSWMO Arizona DEQ Arkansas DEQ Colorado DPHE Florida DEP Hawaii DLNR Illinois EPA Indiana DEM & DNR Iowa DNR Kansas DHE Kentucky AG Louisiana DEQ Maryland DE Michigan DEQ

Minnesota PCA Missouri DNR Mississippi DEQ New Jersey DEP North Dakota DH Ohio EPA Oklahoma DEQ Pennsylvania DEP South Carolina DHEC South Dakota DENR Tennessee DEC Texas CEQ Virginia DEQ West Virginia DEP Wisconsin DNR

Other State Agencies

State Associations NCSL Conf of Mayors

Public Utility Commissions Indiana URC Louisiana PSC New Mexico PRC North Carolina PUC North Dakota PSC Ohio PUC Pennsylvania PUC

State Highway/DOT American Association of State

Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Arizona DOT Colorado DOT Florida DOT Indiana DOT Michigan DOT Minnesota DOT New Hampshire DOT North Carolina DOT Texas DOT Utah DOT

Other Stakeholders

Chambers of Commerce US Chamber of Commerce Michigan North Carolina South Carolina

Technical/Educational Organizations

ACAA ACI

CCB End Users American Concrete Paving Assn American Society Concrete

Contractors Gypsum Assn National Ready Mix Concrete

Assn National Assn of Manufacturers

Labor UJAE

State Officials

Governors National Governors

Association Western Governors

Association West Virginia Governor

Manchin North Dakota Governor

Hoeven

State Executive Officials Missouri Lieutenant Governor

Kinder Kentucky Attorney General

Conway

Municipal Governments Colorado Springs Grand Island, NE Hastings, NE Springfield, IL Wyandotte, MI

Congressional Letters

Conrad Senate Letter (25)

Bayh Senate Letter (27)

Senators Burris, Casey, Kyl & Roberts

Holden House Letter (74)

Holden Coal Caucus letter (121)

Reps Bonner, Bright, Leutkemeyer, Platts, Schock, Sires, Skelton and Teague

CCB Regulations – Legislative Option

Hearings Senate EPW; House Natural Resources, T&I and Energy & Commerce

Rep. Shuler Drafting Legislation

CCB Regulations – Next Steps

Round 2 - Comments on Proposed Rule

Round 3 – Advocacy on Final Rule

Round 4 – Litigation Likely

Questions?

Jim Roewer

202/508-5645

jim.roewer@uswag.org