During a virtual public comment hearing on May 30, 2026, hosted by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), numerous environmental advocates expressed opposition to proposed regulations that would weaken cleanup requirements for coal ash residue at various sites across the country. Lisa Evans, senior counsel at Earthjustice and a former EPA attorney, stated that the proposed changes could jeopardize the nation’s drinking water supplies. The Trump administration announced plans to repeal a 2024 rule established by the Biden administration's EPA, which mandated monitoring of coal ash sites at inactive coal plants. The new proposal would allow states to manage coal ash monitoring and enforcement, potentially bypassing national standards.
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Environmental Advocates Oppose Proposed Coal Ash Regulation Changes
Environmental advocates voiced strong opposition during a public comment hearing regarding proposed changes to coal ash regulations by the Trump administration. The changes would repeal monitoring requirements and allow states to manage coal ash oversight, raising concerns about potential impacts on drinking water safety.
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Environmentalists turn out in force to oppose Trump coal ash rollbacks
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Environmental Advocates Oppose Proposed Coal Ash Regulation Changes