What are coal combustion products?
CCPs are the byproducts generated from burning coal in coal-fired power plants. These byproducts include fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, and flue gas desulfurization gypsum. Related Links State Reviews – reviews of regulations, standards and practices About CCPs – describes the various coal combustion products like fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, and flue gas desulfurization material. Regulatory Resources – provides resources concerning EPA’s regulatory determination of CCPs. Industrial Materials Recycling – provides information on the recycling and beneficial use of industrial materials. Through the C2P2 program, EPA works with federal and state governments and industry organizations to address legal, institutional, economic, market, informational, and other barriers to the beneficial use of CCPs. Specifically, C2P2 aims for the following goals: • Reduce adverse effects on air and land by increasing the use of coal combustion products to 45 percent in 2011 from 31 percent in 2001.
