US won't impose rule to protect against coal ash spill costs
Story Date: 7/3/2019

 

Source: US NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 7/2/19

The Trump administration said Tuesday that it won't require electric utilities to show they have money to clean up hazardous spills from power plants despite a history of toxic coal ash releases contaminating rivers and aquifers. Environmental Protection Agency officials said Tuesday that modern industry practices and recently enacted regulations are sufficient to shield taxpayers from potential cleanup costs.

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