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Federal Register · October 2, 2025
The title they went with Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Initial Notification Date Extension Noisy translates that to

Coal plants get more time to decide if they will stop burning coal

What happened
US environmental regulators extended the deadline for coal-fired power plants to commit to stopping coal combustion. This gives plants more time to decide if they want to participate in a program that offers flexibility for closing down coal operations.
Why it matters
The US environmental regulators are trying to get coal plants to shut down. This rule gives them more time to decide if they want to participate in a program that offers a path to closure. It means some plants that might have been forced to make a quick decision now have more room to maneuver, potentially delaying their final commitment to stop burning coal.
The signal
Watch how many plants ultimately sign up for the program by the new deadline, and whether this extension leads to more or fewer commitments to cease coal combustion.
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