The Supreme Court upheld the E.P.A.'s authority to regulate coal ash, emphasizing the significance of monitoring and remediation to address environmental and health risks related to toxic waste.
East Kentucky Power Cooperative argued that the E.P.A.'s regulations applied solely to active coal ash disposal sites, contending that inactive sites, from which coal ash had been removed, should be exempt.
The E.P.A. countered the utility's claim, stating evidence showed that legacy impoundments continue to leak harmful substances into surrounding environments, justifying ongoing regulatory oversight.
While East Kentucky Power estimated the costs for compliance at over $16 million, the E.P.A. claimed that it would only amount to approximately $229,000, highlighting a significant disparity in cost assessments.
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