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Surveys, Proposed Mining Regulations and other things…

Surveys, Proposed Mining Regulations and other things…. Presented to ARIPPA on April 24, 2007 by Dave Goss, Executive Director American Coal Ash Association. CCP Production. More than 122 million tons of coal combustion products (CCPs) were produced in 2005

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Surveys, Proposed Mining Regulations and other things…

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  1. Surveys, Proposed Mining Regulations and other things… Presented to ARIPPA on April 24, 2007 by Dave Goss, Executive Director American Coal Ash Association

  2. CCP Production • More than 122 million tons of coal combustion products (CCPs) were produced in 2005 • Approximately 40% of these CCPs were used beneficially; goal to grow to 50% by 2010 • Expecting to see significant growth in FGD tonnage in next decade

  3. CCP Production v. Beneficial Use

  4. Utilization Increased Incrementally 20052004 Fly Ash 40.95% 39.7% Bottom Ash 42.85% 47.4% FGD Gypsum 77.4% 65.7% FGD Dry 11.15% 9.7% Boiler Slag 96.6% 89.6% FBC Ash 69.13% 54.6%

  5. Why Do Surveys? • First ACAA survey was in 1968 • Helps our industry identify trends and opportunities • Increased awareness of need for “greening” the utility sector • It is a successful “recycling” story • US EPA and others are promoting beneficial use

  6. Coal Combustion Products Partnership – C2P2 • Joint government-industry initiative sponsored by EPA, DOE, USDA, FHWA, ACAA and USWAG - more than 140 members • Help reduce barriers through outreach and educational awareness such as in workshops and publications • Part of Resource Conservation Challenge

  7. C2P2 - Continued • No cost to participate and no specific commitments • Excellent opportunity for positive recognition • Case studies available to everyone • Awards for outstanding contributions to ash utilization • http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/c2p2/

  8. ARIPPA’s Role • Your numbers have never been captured by ACAA before • Operational data is needed • Supported by Region 3, the Office of Solid Waste is considering adding more emphasis on mine reclamation under C2P2 • Was our survey request reasonable and easy to complete?

  9. CCP Survey Form

  10. Proposed OSM Regulations • 1999 Report to Congress (RTC II) • May 2000 Regulatory Determination • No Hazardous Regulation for • Co-managed CCPs • Non-utility CCPs • FBC Combustion Products • Petcoke Combustion Products • CCPs from Coburning

  11. Bevill Background – cont. • No regulation for CCPs when beneficially used • EPA does “not wish to place any unnecessary barriers on beneficial use” • Regulations to be developed under RCRA Subtitle D for CCPs disposed in landfills & impoundments • Regulations to be developed under Subtitle D or SMCRA for CCPs used in mineplacement

  12. OSM Proposed Rulemaking • Proposed new guidance under SMCRA • Comments due May 14, 2007 (extension?) • Generally appear to be similar to currently accepted good management practices • ACAA and others will be providing comments • We are looking for feedback on what should be commented upon

  13. Major Points • CCRs characterized prior to “significant” placement • Comprehensive site-specific characterization • Minimize reactions with water • Monitoring wells • Site specific performance standards • Significant disposal should be “treated as a significant alteration of the reclamation plan “ under SMCRA

  14. Suggestions? • What would ARIPPA like to see any commenter include in their response to this proposed rulemaking? • Do you see any major changes to way you’ll conduct your operations in Pennsylvania. • Are you planning to submit comments?

  15. Conclusions • We appreciate the chance to meet with you • Thank you for participating in our survey this year • Is there anything ACAA can do to support ARIPPA? • World of Coal Ash – May 7-11, 2007

  16. Thank You Dave Goss dcgoss@acaa-usa.org www.acaa-usa.org

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