Project would replace coal-fired facility that spilled millions of gallons of coal ash waste in a river and surrounding area after a 2008 impoundment collapse.
After years of battle, firm that managed remediation of 2008 TVA power plant coal ash site breach in Tennessee sending waste over 300 acres and costing about $1 billion, agrees to undisclosed monetary deal with up to 200 workers who had sought many millions.
Hundreds of ash disposal sites at inactive US power plants could be subject to new federal safety regulation under a rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Firm's status as former TVA contractor extends no immunity for claimed illnesses caused by site cleanup work, judge said; Jacobs also announces new cleanup support contract at Japan's damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant
Agency said it will deny three utility extensions for unlined pond compliance over groundwater pollution risks, as part of larger agency push to strengthen regulation of power plant residuals disposal and facilities with improper storage.
The utility has already spent $856 million on remediation and is moving on new cleanup projects, but court battle to stop it from passing costs to ratepayers will likely continue.
Duke Energy has reached a settlement with the North Carolina Attorney General, the Sierra Club and Public Staff of the North Carolina Utilities Commission over coal-ash cleanup costs.
Last-ditch EPA and Justice directives ease liability for coal-fired power plants, oil and coal producers and chemical manufacturers, but opponents will seek reversal next year
Agency finalizes streamlined New Source Review process for project adds to air emissions and coal ash storage mandates for power plants in site specific cases, despite environmental group concerns.
