Doubts Linger On EPA Coal Ash Rule's Timing, Scope As OMB Starts Review

Significant doubts are lingering over the timing and scope of EPA's coal ash waste rule as the White House starts it pre-publication review of the policy, sources say, including whether EPA will meet a Dec. 19 judicial deadline for issuing it and how it will address “fugitive” dust emissions and regulation of inactive ash disposal sites. The White House Office of Management & Budget (OMB) began its review of the rule Oct. 27, according to OMB's website, meaning EPA has...