Proposed EPA Runoff Guidelines May Create More Costs Than Benefits

In compliance with a recent settlement agreement, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed effluent limitation guidelines for power plants.  The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association is concerned that the proposed guidelines, which will affect coal-fired units with wet flue gas desulfurization systems or wet ash handling, could cost electric cooperatives millions of dollars.  Despite proposing these guidelines on June 7, the EPA will close public comment on August 6.  To read more, click here.

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