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EPA: S.S. Badger can apply to continue coal ash dumping
Updated: Wednesday, 08 Feb 2012, 6:15 PM CST
Published : Wednesday, 08 Feb 2012, 11:38 AM CST
MANITOWOC (AP) - Federal regulators will let operators of the passenger ferry S.S. Badger apply for a permit to continue dumping coal ash into Lake Michigan.
The Badger typically puts more than 500 tons of waste ash into the lake every year during its crossings between Manitowoc and Ludington, Michigan. However, the permit for that expires on December 19th.
The EPA told Badger operators on Tuesday they could apply to continue the dumping as they study ways to convert the ship to burn natural gas.
Lake Michigan Car Ferry, Inc. previously told the EPA it is seeking alternative methods to fuel the S.S. Badger.
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