How and where are most CCRs currently generated and disposed?
Currently, approximately 56% of the CCRs generated are disposed of in surface impoundments and landfills, predominantly owned by the electric utilities. 37% are beneficially used and 7% are used as minefill (which is not addressed in this proposed rule). CCRs are currently disposed of in 45 states. The Agency estimates that there are approximately 300 CCR landfills and 584 CCR surface impoundments or similar units where CCRs are disposed at roughly 495 coal-fired power plants. CCRs are currently generated in 45 states. The most CCRs are generated in KY, TX and Indiana; the least amount of CCRs are generated in OR, CA, and Hawaii. Here is the entire list of states that generate CCRs, organized from the largest to smallest generators: KY, TX, IN, PA, WV, OH, FL, IL, TN, NM, NC, AL, GA, AZ, ND, VA, MO, UT, WA, SC, MI, WY, MD, MS, LA, MN, CO, WI, KS, NY, OK, IA, MT, NV, AR, NJ, NE, MA, CT, NH, DE, SD, OR, CA, and HI.
