🌍EPA Notice on Risk Management Program Requirements for Businesses
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Risk Management Program Requirements and Petitions to Modify the List of Regulated Substances the Clean Air Act (EPA ICR Number 1656.19, OMB Control Number 2050- 0144) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through September 30, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on April 17, 2025 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More🌫️Proposed Expansion of Northern Wasatch Front Ozone Nonattainment Area
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a request to expand the boundary for the Northern Wasatch Front (NWF) 2015 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) nonattainment area (NAA). The request was submitted by the State of Utah on February 27, 2023. The newly expanded portion of the NWF NAA will have the same classification as the original NWF NAA under the 2015 ozone NAAQS and all applicable Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements will become applicable to the newly designated portion upon the effective date of the final action. The EPA is taking this action pursuant to the CAA.
Learn More🌬️Proposed Approval of Wyoming Air Quality Standards by EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Wyoming State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) on December 16, 2024. WDEQ requested EPA approve the revisions for Chapters 2, 3, 4, 8, and 14 in the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations (WAQSR) The revised rules include non-substantive updates to rule language that ensure consistent grammar, formatting, and written clarity as well as updated references to the Code of Federal Regulations. These revisions do not change the intent or scope of each rule. The EPA is proposing approval of these SIP revisions because we have determined that they are in accordance with the requirements for SIP provisions under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). The proposed approval of WAQSR Chapter 2, section 4 of the December 16, 2024 submittal supersedes the revisions to this section contained in WDEQ's February 10, 2014 SIP submittal that the EPA had not previously acted on. In the "Rules and Regulations" section of this Federal Register, we are approving these SIP revisions as a direct final rule without a prior proposed rule. If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take further action on this proposed rule.
Learn More🌫️EPA Proposes Updated VOC Regulations Affecting Maricopa Businesses
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern rules that regulate volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from solvent cleaning operations. We are proposing to approve the revisions under the Clean Air Act (CAA or "Act"). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
Learn More🌊Notice of Proposed Modifications to Clean Air Act Consent Decree
The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed second material modification to the Consent Decree related to Trident Seafoods Corp's alleged violations regarding ozone-depleting refrigerants. The modification extends certain deadlines and introduces new compliance requirements, including early retrofitting and additional inspections, opening a public comment period for community feedback.
Learn More🌫️Proposed Revisions to Clean Air Act Permit Program in San Diego
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing approval of revisions to the Clean Air Act (CAA or "Act") Operating Permit Program (title V) of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDCAPCD or "District") in California. Once approved, these revisions will update the District's public noticing requirements to conform to current federal requirements for title V programs. We are taking comments on these proposed revisions and are simultaneously publishing our final action approving these revisions in a direct final rule.
Learn More🌬️EPA Approves West Virginia's Title V Operating Permits Program Revision
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a Title V Operating Permits Program revision submitted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) on behalf of the State of West Virginia. The revision incorporated by reference final rules promulgated by the EPA, effective June 1, 2020, into West Virginia's Title V Operating Permits Program. The EPA is approving these revisions to the West Virginia Title V Operating Permits Program in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The approval will serve to maintain consistency between the State and Federal counterpart regulations.
Learn More🌬️EPA Denies Petition Against Tennessee Valley Authority Operating Permit
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator signed an order dated July 10, 2025, denying a petition dated December 20, 2024, from Kentucky Resources Council, National Parks Conservation Association, Sierra Club, and Kentucky Conservation Committee (Petitioners). The petition requested that EPA object to a Clean Air Act (CAA) title V operating permit proposed by the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (KDAQ) to Tennessee Valley Authority, Shawnee Fossil Plant (Shawnee Plant) for its facility located in McCracken County, Kentucky.
Learn More🌫️Proposed Amendments to Connecticut's Air Pollution Regulations by EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve regulatory amendments that revise two previous program approvals from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP). The revisions include amendments to the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA) that revise the Connecticut State Operating Permit Program and amendments to RCSA that revise limitations on potential to emit Clean Air Act (CAA) pollutants. A significant aspect of this action involves revising the definition of "hazardous air pollutant" in the RCSA in response to EPA adding 1- bromopropane to the list of hazardous air pollutants. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act.
Learn More🌬️EPA's Proposed Consent Decree for Kentucky Air Quality Compliance
In accordance with the Clean Air Act, as amended (CAA or the Act), notice is given of a proposed consent decree in Commonwealth of Kentucky v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, No. 3:24-CV-600-CHB (W.D. Ky.). On October 16, 2024, Plaintiffs the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Energy and Environment Cabinet (KY EEC); Rebecca Goodman, Secretary of the KY EEC; and the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Louisville Division. Plaintiffs allege that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) failed to perform certain non-discretionary duties in accordance with the Act to timely approve or deny a request to redesignate the Kentucky portion of the Louisville, Kentucky-Indiana, 2015 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (the Area) to attainment for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards). The proposed consent decree would establish deadlines for EPA to approve or deny the request to redesignate.
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