♻️Proposed CERCLA De Minimis Contributor Settlement for Environmental Compliance
In accordance with of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA), notice is hereby given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 7, of a proposed CERCLA De Minimis Contributor Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent, with Allied Plastics LLC, Cascade Asset Management LLC, OmniSource LLC, Schupan Recycling a/k/a Schupan & Sons Inc., and Universal Recycling Technologies LLC. This agreement pertains to the Recycletronics--Akron Farm Facility Superfund Site located at 16998 160 St., Akron, Iowa.
Learn More❄️Stratospheric Ozone Protection Regulation Update Impact on Businesses
The Environmental Protection Agency has corrected technical errors in the regulation concerning stratospheric ozone protection as outlined in 40 CFR Part 82. The update details new standards for refrigerants subject to use conditions, including requisite references to safety and design standards. Compliance with these standards is essential for businesses utilizing refrigerants, impacting their operational protocols and regulatory adherence.
Learn More🏭EPA Information Collection for Refractory Products Manufacturing
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Refractory Products Manufacturing (EPA ICR Number 2040.11, OMB Control Number 2060-0515) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through June 30, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on August 6, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More🌱Tolerance Exemptions for Pepino Mosaic Virus by EPA
This regulation establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Pepino mosaic virus, strain LP, isolate VX1 and Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate VC1 in or on all food commodities when used in accordance with label directions and good agricultural practices. Valto BV submitted a petition to the EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting these exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of Pepino mosaic virus, strain LP, isolate VX1 and Pepino mosaic virus, strain CH2, isolate VC1 under FFDCA when used in accordance with these exemptions.
Learn More🌱EPA Pesticide Emergency Exemptions
EPA has granted or denied emergency exemptions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use of pesticides as listed in this notice. The exemptions or denials were issued during the period from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, to control unforeseen pest outbreaks.
Learn More🏭EPA Denies Petition on Morenci Mine Clean Air Permit
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator signed an order dated April 30, 2025, denying a petition dated December 6, 2024, from the Center for Biological Diversity. The Petition requested that the EPA object to a Clean Air Act (CAA) title V operating permit issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to the Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Copper Ore Mining and Processing Operations ("Morenci Mine") in Greenlee County, Arizona.
Learn More🧪Extension of TCE Regulation Postponement and Business Impact
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is extending the postponement of the effective date of certain regulatory provisions of the final rule entitled "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)" for an additional 60 days. Specifically, this postponement applies to the conditions imposed on the uses with TSCA exemptions.
Learn More🌬️EPA's Clean Air Act Order for Bella Energy
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator signed an order dated December 16, 2024, granting in part and denying in part a petition dated August 6, 2024, from Sierra Club. The Petition requested that the EPA object to a Clean Air Act (CAA) title V operating permit issued by the Pinal County Air Quality Control District (PCAQCD) to the Seguro Energy Partners LLC, Bella Energy Facility ("Bella Energy"), an electric generating station to be located in Pinal County, Arizona.
Learn More🧪EPA Findings on New Chemicals Not Likely to Present Risks
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to publish in the Federal Register a statement of its findings after its review of certain TSCA submissions when EPA makes a finding that a new chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Such statements apply to premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs) submitted to EPA under TSCA. This document presents statements of findings made by EPA on such submissions during the period from April 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025.
Learn More🌬️New EPA Delegation of NSPS and NESHAP to Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) has submitted updated regulations for receiving delegation and approval of its program for the implementation and enforcement of certain New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for all sources, as provided for under previously approved delegation mechanisms. The updated State regulations incorporate by reference certain NSPS and NESHAP promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as they existed through July 1, 2021. EPA is providing notice that it is updating the delegation of certain NSPS to LDEQ and proposing to approve the delegation of certain NESHAP to LDEQ. The proposed delegation of authority under this action does not apply to sources located in Indian country.
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