EPA Will Revise Wastewater Rules to Support Electric Energy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, under Administrator Lee Zeldin, intends to revise the 2024 Steam Electric Effluent Limitations Guidelines for coal and steam-electric power plants, proposing extended compliance timelines and exploring flexibility around zero-discharge requirements, citing concerns over costs and grid reliability. The move aligns with the Trump administration’s priorities to support domestic energy production while seeking updated data on treatment technologies like leachate controls before considering further regulatory adjustments.
