COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS AND WASTEWATER SERVICES

Managing Coal Combustion

Residuals and Wastewater in a
Changing Regulatory Climate
COAL ASH PONDS DISTRIBUTION
IN THE UNITED STATES

TRC Brings In-Depth

Understanding of Pending
Coal Ash Regulations and
their Implications for Utility
Operations

Coal-fired power plants are facing a

challenging future on the overall management
of fly ash, bottom ash, FGD, and other process
residuals. The potential risks associated with
the management of coal combustion residuals
(CCR), often called coal ash, have resulted in
the advancement of national standards.
EPA has proposed regulations under the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
(RCRA) for CCR generated by power utilities
which could have significant impacts on the
management, cost, and beneficial reuse of
these byproducts. The proposal includes
two approaches. The first would list CCR as
hazardous waste subject to Subtitle C of the
RCRA. The second would classify CCR as
non-hazardous waste subject to Subtitle D
of the RCRA. EPA, under a recent Consent
Agreement filed January 29, 2014 has agreed
to issue the final CCR rules by December 19,
2014. The current expectation is that the
EPA will issue the rule under Subtitle D.
EPA has also proposed Effluent Limitations
Guidelines and Standards (ELG) that could
place significant burdens on coal-fired units.
This collection of pending regulations,

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accompanied by their level of uncertainty and

timing, requires careful and prudent financial
and risk management decisions by utilities. TRC
offers an in-depth understanding of these pending
regulatory drivers and their implications for power
utilities.
TRC is aware that major decisions facing
power companies today are influenced by a
complex mix of economic growth, environmental
requirements, and engineering constraints. We
understand power generation operations and
your business objectives.
TRC services for CCR and ELG compliance
include:
Policy Analysis
Beneficial Reuse
Due Diligence/Cost Estimating
Geotechnical Assessments
Structural Assessments
Ash Pond Assessments
Wastewater Evaluation
Landfill Design/Closure
New and Renewal Permit Applications
Risk Assessments
Construction Services (Self Perform
or Sub-contract)
Long Term Care

Results you can rely on

About TRC
TRC is a fully integrated energy, environmental, and
infrastructure organization with the capabilities to
support every stage of the electric companies project
lifecyclefrom inception through start-up and operation,
to decommissioning and closure. We offer program
management; planning, permitting, engineering design,
and construction management; along with full-service
environmental consulting. We have over 2,700 employees
through our network of more than 90 offices across the
United States. With this network, we have a local team
nearby to meet your coal ash and wastewater management
needs.
TRC Value Serving Utilities for over 44 Years
TRC has served over 100 utilities in the past 44 years.
We understand utility operations and power generation
processes. As a result, TRC brings extensive knowledge
regarding the physical and chemical properties of CCR and
wastewater, and potential impacts to environmental media.
We are experts in coal ash handling, ponds and landfills
(design, closure, post-closure care), and the actual risk
posed in environmental media. Whatever the requirements,
TRC can quickly provide economic/return on investment
evaluations, engineering solutions, and environmental
management strategies to meet the most challenging and
complex problems facing the utility industry today.

For More Information:

Mark Johnson
MJohnson@trcsolutions.com
Dan Longbrake
DLongbrake@trcsolutions.com
For specific areas of concern, please
contact our subject matter experts:
Beneficial Reuse
Kent Nilsson
RNilsson@trcsolutions.com
Environmental Investigation and
Risk Assessment
Jenny Phillips
JPhillips@trcsolutions.com
Landfill and Pond Closure Plans
Doug Genthe
DGenthe@trcsolutions.com
Geotechnical Assessment
Melissa Gillespie
MGillespie@trcsolutions.com
Construction Services
Stacy McAnulty
SMcanulty@trcsolutions.com
RE POWERTM
Ed Malley
EMalley@trcsolutions.com

TRC reviewed critical technical, regulatory,

economic, and sociopolitical issues in siting a
fly ash disposal facility for Black Dog Generating Station in Burnsville, MN. Potential impacts
of ash disposal were defined, and a preliminary
design was prepared for the facility.

TRC planned, managed, and implemented

an initial site report and feasibility report
for the siting of a 30-acre coal ash disposal
facility for Dairyland Power Coop in
Wisconsin. TRC also provided comprehensive
landfill design and permitting services.

Why TRC?
TRCs understands the unique challenges associated with integrating environmental, energy and infrastructure systems.
TRC assures that each task, regardless of size, is completed with full appreciation of market, regulatory, environmental,
engineering, construction, and operating requirements.

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Results you can rely on