SACE to Hold Press Call on New Report
Report details the shortcomings of Tennessee’s coal ash regulations Knoxville, Tennessee (October 25, 2010) – In advance of the last in a series of crucial EPA public hearings on coal ash waste to be held in Knoxville on October 27th, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) is releasing a report on October 26, 2010 on the shortcomings of Tennessee’s coal ash regulations. One of the report’s key findings is that states like Tennessee have shown, in the wake of a major coal ash disaster, that state-based regulation is not the most protective means of protecting public health and the environment from this hazardous waste. To provide further information on the report and to answer media questions, SACE will host a telepress call open to all media on Tuesday afternoon. WHAT: Media call to announce the release of a new report “The State of Coal Ash Regulation in Tennessee” and to answer questions on the report. WHEN: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 1:00 pm EST. WHERE: SACE will host a telepress conference.
Dial in number is 605-477-2100, Access Code is 977834# WHO: Dr. Stephen Smith, Executive Director and report author, Josh Galperin, Policy Analyst and Research Attorney with Southern Alliance for Clean Energy will provide details and answer questions. Several other contributors to the report are expected but are still unconfirmed. Ulla Reeves, SACE’s Regional Program Director will moderate the call. # # #