Political Quotes

“Responsible use and recycle of coal ash has the ability to reduce waste, provide construction materials, and keep utility costs low. This past April the EPA released yet another rule aimed at coal by mandating new standards for the disposal and storage of coal combustion residuals. As a result of this proposal, the House considered and passed H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015. This legislation codifies the base standards of EPA's final proposed rule, while also giving flexibility to the States to implement. Specifically, H.R. 1734 will allow States to create and enforce their own coal ash recycling permit programs. It also sets up enforceable State permit programs while utilizing the EPA's minimum requirements and will protect 316,000 jobs. Mr. Speaker, States also have the option to make their requirements more stringent than the EPA's final rule if they choose. I strongly support and was happy to vote for H.R. 1734 and the responsible use of coal and coal ash. Pennsylvania Hemlocks and the Woolly Adelgid”