♻️EPA Notice on NESHAP and Information Collection for Polyether Production
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Polyether Polyols Production (EPA ICR Number 1811.12, OMB Control Number 2060-0415) 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 February 28, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on May 18, 2023 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More🏭EPA's NESHAP for Site Remediation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Site Remediation (EPA ICR Number 2062.11, OMB Control Number 2060-0534) 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 February 28, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on May 18, 2023 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More🏭EPA NESHAP Information Collection Notice for Aluminum Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants (EPA ICR Number 1767.10, OMB Control Number 2060-0360) 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 February 28, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on May 18, 2023 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More🏭EPA Proposes New Information Collection for CERCLA Response Actions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit the reinstatement of the information collection request (ICR), (1) Application for Preauthorization of a CERCLA Response Action and (2) Claim for CERCLA Response Action (EPA ICR Number 12512-01-OLEM, OMB Control Number 2050-0106) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which was approved through April 30, 2001. This notice allows 60 days for public comments.
Learn More🌍Extended Comment Period for Emission Standards in Polyether Polyols
On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule titled "Review of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyether Polyols Production Industry." The EPA is extending the comment period on this proposed rule, which was scheduled to close on February 25, 2025. The comment period will now remain open until March 18, 2025, to allow additional time for stakeholders to review and comment on the proposal.
Learn More🌎CEQ Proposes Removal of NEPA Implementing Regulations
This interim final rule removes the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) from the Code of Federal Regulations. In addition, this interim final rule requests comments on this action and related matters to inform CEQ's decision making.
Learn More🌾Exemption from Pesticide Residue Requirements for Bacillus Thuringiensis
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Bacillus thuringiensis strain EX 297512, when used as an inert ingredient (diluent and/or carrier) in pesticide formulations applied for seed treatment purposes. BASF Corporation, submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of B. thuringiensis strain EX 297512, when used in accordance with the terms of this exemption.
Learn More🌿EPA Notice on New Pesticide Product Registrations
This document announces the Agency's receipt of applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered pesticide products. EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications.
Learn More🧪EPA Notice on New Chemicals
EPA is required under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to make information publicly available and to publish information in the Federal Register pertaining to submissions under TSCA, including notice of receipt of a Premanufacture notice (PMN), Significant New Use Notice (SNUN) or Microbial Commercial Activity Notice (MCAN), including an amended notice or test information; an exemption application (Biotech exemption); an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), both pending and/or concluded; a notice of commencement (NOC) of manufacture (including import) for new chemical substances; and a periodic status report on new chemical substances that are currently under EPA review or have recently concluded review. This document covers the period from 12/01/2024 to 12/31/2024.
Learn More🌱EPA Notice on Pesticide Registration Applications and Comments
This document announces the Agency's receipt of applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients. EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications.
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