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