EPA

The proposed facility would be capable of processing 30 tons of coal an hour.

The settlement resulted from EPA inspections that revealed violations of the Clean Air Act’s Risk Management Program regulations.

Wyoming produces about 40 percent of the country's coal.

Travis Deti, of the Wyoming Mining Association, says the numbers are encouraging.

The Clean Power Plan sought to ratchet down use of the dirtiest fossil fuel.

Mead says the Obama plan usurped state regulatory authority.

Governor Matt Mead and Wyoming's congressional delegation are voicing strong support for plans to repeal the Clean Power Plan.

The EPA and National Weather Service are warning residents of Wyoming to be cautious of unhealthy air quality because of the amount of smoke in the air. This includes the cities of Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie, as well as others.

A portion of the money can be used by the state for enforcement, corrective action and cost recovery.

Murray Energy CEO Bob Murray has been critical of Obama administration environmental policies, saying they led to massive job losses in the coal industry.