# 2026-00084: EPA Extends Deadline for Coal Waste Closure Comments

2026-00084, Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Extension of an Alternative Closure Requirement Deadline; Extension of Comment Period, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Environmental Protection Agency published 2026-01-07, effective 2026-02-06 (as of 2026-06-11).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00084
- Title: Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Extension of an Alternative Closure Requirement Deadline; Extension of Comment Period
- Type: Proposed Rule
- Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
- Citation: 91 FR 492
- Published: 2026-01-07
- Effective: 2026-02-06
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 2050-AH42
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

EPA Extends Deadline for Coal Waste Closure Comments

## Summary

The EPA is giving electric utilities more time to comment on new rules about safely closing coal ash disposal sites. The deadline to share thoughts is now February 6, 2026, instead of January 7. This extension helps utilities and others prepare better feedback without rushing, potentially affecting how coal waste is managed and closed down.

## Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is extending the comment period for the proposed rule entitled "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Extension of an Alternative Closure Requirement Deadline." EPA is extending the comment period until February 6, 2026, in response to stakeholders' requests for a comment period extension.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-00084 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/07/2026-00084/hazardous-and-solid-waste-management-system-disposal-of-coal-combustion-residuals-from-electric)
- [2026-00084 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-07/pdf/2026-00084.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00084 (as of 2026-06-11).