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Wyoming Gains Control Over Coal Ash Management Amid Concerns

8/29/2025

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The EPA proposed allowing Wyoming to manage coal ash, shifting from federal oversight to state control.
Wyoming's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will implement safety measures for coal ash sites, with a 60-day public comment period forthcoming.
Critics, such as Earthjustice, raise concerns about pollution risks and Wyoming's history with coal ash management.

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Story summary

The EPA proposed allowing Wyoming to manage coal ash, shifting from federal oversight to state control.
Wyoming's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will implement safety measures for coal ash sites, with a 60-day public comment period forthcoming.
Critics, such as Earthjustice, raise concerns about pollution risks and Wyoming's history with coal ash management.