EPAFinal Rule
Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category; Deadline Extensions; Correction
EnvironmentEnergy
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Summary
This EPA regulation sets limits on pollution that coal and natural gas power plants can release into rivers, lakes, and other waterways. The rule extends deadlines for power plants to meet these water pollution standards, giving them more time to install equipment that reduces harmful chemicals in their wastewater.
Key Points
- 1Power plants must limit toxic metals and other pollutants they discharge into waterways to protect fish, wildlife, and drinking water sources
- 2The EPA is pushing back the deadline for power plants to comply with stricter pollution standards, giving them additional time to install necessary pollution control equipment
- 3This affects coal-fired and natural gas power plants across the country that cool their equipment using water from rivers and lakes
- 4Plants that miss the extended deadline face potential fines and enforcement actions from the EPA
- 5The regulation aims to balance environmental protection with giving power plants time to make expensive infrastructure upgrades
Key Dates
Published
January 30, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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