Ash panel talk.

Jim Sconyers jim_scon@yahoo.com 304.698.9628

Remember: Mother Nature bats last.

----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Sam Flenner samf.environmentalintegrity@GMAIL.COM To: COAL-COMBUSTION-WASTE@LISTS.SIERRACLUB.ORG Sent: Mon, May 24, 2010 9:33:05 AM Subject: Environmental Law Institute

New EPA Coal Ash Rules: Understanding the Options WHEN: June 17, 2010, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Speaking will begin promptly at 12:15 PM) WHERE: Environmental Law Institute 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 620 (Sixth Floor) Washington, DC 20036

Click here for directions. RSVP: To reserve, e-mail mcmurrin@eli.org. Please reserve by June 15. There is no charge for ELI members to attend or participate by teleconference, but you must RSVP. Non-members must pay $25, Students are $10. Non-members must download and return this form. Conference call information will be emailed out one business day prior to the event. On May 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced for comment the first-ever federal ruleto ensure the safe disposal and management of coal ash from coal-fired power plants. The rule requires protective controls and oversight at landfills and surface impoundments, and is intended to promote environmentally safe and desirable forms of recycling coal ash. The proposal suggests two approaches for addressing coal ash management risks under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). One would classify coal ash as nonhazardous waste, which may help promote recycling and keep storage costs lower. The second approach would classify coal ash as hazardous waste, requiring measures to minimize health risks from heavy metals and other contaminants. The panel will discuss the background and features of the rule, possible benefits and drawbacks of each option, and the role of recycling. This is a brown-bag lunch event. Please check back later for confirmed faculty!