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Louisiana: Approval of State Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program

Detected July 29, 2026 · in Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA)

EPA proposes to approve Louisiana's partial CCR permit program under RCRA, shifting federal oversight to state-level permitting for coal combustion residuals.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) space on July 29, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Coal-fired power plants and CCR management facilities in Louisiana subject to RCRA subtitle D requirements. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; proposal stage only.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Louisiana would assume primary enforcement authority for CCR permits, replacing direct EPA administration for the approved portion of the program.

Who it affects

Coal-fired power plants and CCR management facilities in Louisiana subject to RCRA subtitle D requirements.

What you must do

Monitor the final rule and prepare to apply for state permits under Louisiana's program once approved.

Deadline

Not specified; proposal stage only.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/05/2026-11312/louisiana-approval-of-state-coal-combustion-residuals-permit-program

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