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AGC-Supported Coal Ash Bill Passes House

Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed by a vote of 258-166 legislation introduced by Rep. David McKinley (R-W.V.) to roll back certain parts of the Environment Protection Agency’s regulations of coal ash. A similar bill has been introduced by Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.V.).  Senator Hoeven will offer his legislation as an amendment to the highway & transit bill currently being debated on the Senate floor.

The agency issued regulations on the disposal of coal ash in December 2014.  This legislation would improve EPA’s rule by putting states in charge of implementing coal ash rules and ensuring that proper protections are in place to defend public health, the environment, and jobs.  A fact sheet on the legislation can be found here.

AGC support the efforts of Rep. McKinley and Senators Hoeven and Manchin to ensure that the EPA’s regulation on coal ash does not have further negative impacts on the construction industry.

For more information, please contact Sean O’Neill at oneills@agc.org or (202) 547-8892. Return to Top