States with the most renewable project development on contaminated lands, landfills, and mine sites typically have fostered, designed, and implemented longstanding, state-specific programs that prioritize the reuse of underutilized lands. The RE-Powering Policy Map shows the impact of certain RE-Powering policies at the state level.
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Mid-Atlantic (EPA Region 3) Mountaintop Mining; Surface Coal Mining Activities Under CWA Section 404 (Wetlands/Dredge and Fill) Review of Clean Water Act §402 Permitting for Surface Coal Mines by Appalachian States (July, 13, 2010) Abandoned Mine Lands – EPA policy and guidance on assessment and remediation of abandoned …
This guidance assists EPA reviewers in providing comments on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for non-coal mining activities proposed …
Memorandum on Issuance of Final Rule Responding to National Mining Association Decision, May 10, 1999 joint memorandum from EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Guidance Regarding Regulation of Certain Activities in Light of American Mining Congress v. Corps of Engineers, April 11, 1997 guidance from EPA and the U.S. …
Mineral Mining and Processing; Ore Mining and Dressing; NPDES requirements to control wastewater discharges from mining operations (includes information about Good Samaritan Initiative) Exclusion of mining and mineral processing waste from regulation under RCRA Subtitle C; RCRA legislative and regulatory timeline …
EPA's Equity Action Plan fulfills President Biden's Executive Order (EO) 13985 is a critical part of EPA's efforts to break through barriers and advance equity and justice to ensure clean water, air, and land for all communities. ... (agencies) must recognize and work to redress inequities in their policies and programs that serve as ...
These laws outline the responsibilities of several federal agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in regulating mining operations. Other acts, such as the Safe Drinking Water Act, can be relevant to specific mining operations. ... The NEPA, passed in 1969, established the basic environmental policies for the nation. …
How to file an EIS. Federal agencies file an EIS by submitting the complete EIS, including appendices, to EPA through the e-NEPA electronic filing system. If a federal agency files an abbreviated final EIS (as described in 40 CFR 1503.4(c)), it should include a new cover sheet on the Draft EIS when filing it as the Final EIS. Registration for e-NEPA …
Environmental policies are increasingly focusing on integrating media protection (air, water, and land) and emphasizing multi-statute education, research, permitting, and …
This timeline walks through the history of mining waste regulation since 1976 and includes information such as regulations, proposals, amendments and reports …
The EPA promulgated the Mineral Mining and Processing Effluent Guidelines and Standards ( 40 CFR Part 436) in 1975, and amended the regulation in …
EPA promulgated the Coal Mining Effluent Guidelines and Standards (40 CFR Part 434) in 1975, and amended the regulation in 1976, 1977, 1979, 1982, 1985 and 2002. The regulation covers wastewater discharges from mine drainage, coal storage facilities, and coal preparation plants. ... NPDES policy documents for mining facilities; …
Overview of EPA's law and regulatory information, including complying with and enforcing environmental regulations.
Policy-makers have two broad types of instruments available for changing consumption and production habits in society. They can use traditional regulatory approaches (sometimes referred to as command-and-control approaches) that set specific standards across polluters, or they can use economic incentive or market-based …
Consistent with existing regulations, guidance and policies, WVDEP is responsible for the review of applications for and authorization of permits to engage in surface mining and reclamation activities pursuant to WVSMCRA. ... CWA Section 404), including discharges of excess spoil material (i.e. valley fills) associated with surface …
EPA developed these best practices to prevent and minimize the potential for sudden uncontrolled releases of fluid mine waste that could result from the Agency's …
The ROE presents two indicators providing information about land use trends: Land Use and Urbanization and Population Change.Available indicators in this area are limited because numerous circumstances (including lack of data; varying approaches to data classification and management, and difficulty in delineating land use) create …
Policy. Best Practices to Prevent Releases from Impoundments at Abandoned Mine Sites while Conducting CERCLA Response Actions (PDF) (64 pp, 2.4 ) October 2020. EPA developed these best practices to prevent and minimize the potential for sudden uncontrolled releases of fluid mine waste that could result from the Agency's Superfund …
In October 2020, EPA published a rulemaking on "EPA Guidance; Administrative Procedures for Issuance and Public Petitions." This rule was in response to an October 2019 executive order. Among other things, the Executive Order directed federal agencies to make active guidance documents available via an online guidance …
Several agencies are involved in regulating the mining industry. The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration regulates worker safety and health. The Department of Interior Office of …
continue to manage its responsibilities efficiently, including those related to mining. The collective experie nce of EPA Regional offices and Headquarters in addressing the environmental concern s posed by mining should be shared and serve as a b asis for development of consistent Agency policies for mine sites.
P2 Law. In 1990, Congress passed the Pollution Prevention Act (P2 Act) which states "The Environmental Protection Agency must establish a source reduction program which collects and disseminates information, provides financial assistance to States, and implements the other activities....". The "Findings" section of the Pollution …
Mining waste is one type of special waste. When EPA proposed regulations for managing hazardous waste under Subtitle C of Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) on December 18, 1978 (43 FR 58946), the agency deferred hazardous waste requirements for six categories of waste—which EPA termed "special wastes"—until …
EPA's work in Wyoming is managed from our office in Denver, Colorado. Learn more about EPA Region 8. News EPA News for Wyoming; EPA News Across the Nation; Sign Up for EPA News Via Email; Popular Resources EPA Self-Audit Agreement with State of Wyoming; Pavillion Groundwater Investigation ...
EPA Proposes Most Stringent Vehicle Emission Standards If finalized, EPA's proposed standards for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles will fight climate change and improve air quality for communities across the U.S. Learn more about the proposals: Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles. Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Prevention of Acid Mine Drainage Generation from Open-pit Highwalls-Final Report MIne Waste Technology Program Activity III, Project 26 (pdf) (1.6 , July 2005, EPA/600/R-05/060) This document summarizes the results of performance data on the ability of four technologies to prevent the generation of acid mine drainage (AMD) from …
These laws outline the responsibilities of several federal agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in regulating mining operations. Other acts, …
not include coal mining, crushed stone quarrying and mining, or aggregate mining. 1.2 Why develop an EPA National Mining Framework Now? 1.2.1 Need For Program Integration E nvironmental policies are increasingly focusing on integrating media pr otection (air, water, and land)
Best Practices: EPA has issued "Best Practices to Prevent Releases from Impoundments at Abandoned Mine Sites while Conducting CERCLA Response Actions." EPA developed these best practices to prevent and minimize the potential for sudden uncontrolled releases of fluid mine waste that could result from the Agency's Superfund …
