EPA lays out new rules on coal ash disposal

Name: EPA lays out new rules on coal ash disposal
Uploaded: 2014-12-20T01:18:07Z
Duration: P368S
Description: Environmental groups have long pushed for coal ash, a by-product of coal burning energy production that contains toxic contaminants, to be classified as a hazardous material. While the EPA announced new standards for storage and disposal, the agency decided to leave regulation with the states rather than the EPA.

Clip: 12/19/2014 | 6m 8s

Environmental groups have long pushed for coal ash, a by-product of coal burning energy production that contains toxic contaminants, to be classified as a hazardous material. While the EPA announced new standards for storage and disposal, the agency decided to leave regulation with the states rather than the EPA.

Aired: 12/19/14

Rating: NR

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