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Gene Green: I really want to ask, is it--since about 45 percent of coal ash now is used, whether it be minefill for 8 percent or…

On the recordApril 13, 2011
I really want to ask, is it--since about 45 percent of coal ash now is used, whether it be minefill for 8 percent or about 37 percent in beneficial uses, would that be prohibited under EPA's ruling?
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Gene Green
Democratic · Texas

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Green inquires about the EPA's ruling on the use of coal ash.

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