Why is the "West Virginia Amendment" to the Surface Transportation Bill of 2012 Important to Me?

The “Fly Ash” amendment to the Surface Transportation Bill currently being considered by a conference committee. This amendment will STOP EPA’s efforts to classify regular power plant fly ash as a hazardous material. If EPA is not STOPPED, it will become nearly impossible to recycle the ash for use in concrete, highway, bridge and building construction and regular, controlled storage which we have been doing for years. If EPA is not STOPPED the cost of electricity from coal-fired power plants and highway construction projects will increase substantially. For years, we have proven we know how to handle, manage and control fly ash! This amendment must be approved by this conference committee.