By Rebecca Feldhaus/KPR
Louisville, KY – In late 2013, a moratorium will go into effect that blocks power plants from dumping certain pollutants, such as mercury, into the river. ORSANCO deputy director Peter Tennant says plant operators say they don't yet have the technology to comply with the moratorium and the Clean Air Act.
"They're showing us evidence the current technology can't quite get you down to that. Now we're looking for more evidence. There have been a handful pilot studies The technology is evolving."
ORSANCO's proposed change would allow operators to apply for temporary exemptions from moratorium while they bring their plants into compliance. Tennant says state governments and ORSANCO would have to approve each request.