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Spencer County Coal-To-Diesel Opposers Breathing Easy: REC Construction Permit Invalidated

Based on the IDEM evaluation the REC construction permit is expired and no longer valid. If REC wishes to conduct further construction related to air permitting requirements they must obtain a new permit to construct and operate. Indiana Code requires REC to file a petition for administrative review and submit all required documents within 18 days of the mailed notice on August 1, 2023.