Federal Register #EPAHQ-OLEM-2026-4326

EPA Approval of Indiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program

This opportunity involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeking to approve Indiana's Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) partial permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory program approval. - Products/Services Requested: - Approval and implementation of Indiana's CCR permit program - Program covers permitting, compliance, and enforcement for CCR units (surface impoundments and landfills) from coal combustion by electric utilities and independent power producers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Indiana's program will operate in lieu of the federal CCR program, except for certain provisions not adopted by the state - Program is funded by fees assessed to CCR surface impoundments and landfills (initial fee of $20,500; annual fees based on closure status) - Public participation processes and enforcement authorities are required - EPA is seeking public comments and will hold a hybrid public hearing - No procurement of goods or services; this is a regulatory approval process

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Indiana's Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) partial permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Upon approval, Indiana's CCR permit program will operate in lieu of the Federal CCR program with specific noted exceptions. The EPA has preliminarily determined that Indiana's CCR permit program meets the standard for partial approval under RCRA. The public is invited to comment on this proposal during a 60-day public comment period ending November 16, 2026, and a hybrid in-person and online public hearing will be held on November 12, 2026.

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