Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal for the disposal of coal ash:
“Once again the Trump Administration is prioritizing coal industry interests over Americans’ health and environment. With this announcement, the Trump EPA is continuing its rollback of critical coal ash protections to benefit the few at the expense of the many. The coal industry has done enough damage to our health, environment and climate without the Trump Administration doing its bidding. For the sake of communities across the country at risk of exposure to this toxic substance, we will be addressing proper coal ash disposal next year."
