SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (July 30, 2019) — “The Illinois Chamber has serious concerns that, as is, the Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act will impede the state’s ability to address the cleanup of coal ash ponds in Illinois,” said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch.
“Senate Bill 9, signed today by Governor JB Pritzker, includes technical flaws that could delay cleaning up these ponds by complicating cleanup actions and creating a moratorium on cleanup activity. These issues must be addressed before the state program can provide meaningful environmental benefit.
“We appreciate the work and negotiations that went into this legislation and encourage the governor and legislators to introduce a trailer bill to resolve these issues and allow the state program to function as intended.”
