Coal combustion residues (CCRs), more commonly known as coal ash, is a byproduct of the combustion of coal at power plants which is disposed of in liquid form at large surface impoundments and in solid form at landfills. Research into the safest methods of disposal, as well as potential benefits of other uses for CCRs is being conducted. OSMRE is working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop effective federal regulations to ensure that the placement of coal ash in mine fill operations is adequately controlled.

Published Proceedings
Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) By-Products at Coal Mines and Responses to The National Academy of Sciences Final Report "Managing Coal Combustion Residues In Mines" (Papers and Presentations) November 14-16, 2006
Regulation, Risk, and Reclamation with Coal Combustion By-Products at Mines April 13-14, 2005
State Regulation of Coal Combustion By-Product Placement at Mine Sites May 4-6, 2004
OSMRE Coal Combustion By-Product Government/Regulatory Panel October 21, 2003
Coal Combustion By-Products and Western Coal Mines April 16-18, 2002
The Use and Disposal of Coal Combustion By-Products at Coal Mines April 10-13, 2000
Coal Combustion By-Products Associated with Coal Mining October 29-32, 1996

OSMRE CCRs Rulemaking

March 14, 2007 Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

May 14, 2007 Extension of Public Comment ANPR

Agricultural Uses of Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) Gypsum/p>

OSMRE Sponsored Applied Science Final Report on CCBs

Development of Rapid Assessment Protocols for Beneficial Use of Post-2000 Coal Combustion Products in Virginia Coal Mines

Coal Combustion Residues Reference Materials

CCRs Glossary of Terms - Terms commonly associated with Coal Combustion Residues (CCRs)