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🪑EPA Notice on NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Compliance

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations (EPA ICR Number 1716.12, OMB Control Number 2060-0324) 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.

🌊EPA Notice of Environmental Impact Statements Availability

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for two major projects. This includes the Blue Marlin Offshore Port Project and the Commonwealth LNG Project, each with specific comment periods. The EPA's comments on these EISs will be publicly available, emphasizing transparency and scrutiny of environmental assessments.

🧼National Emission Standards for Perchloroethylene in Dry Cleaning

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a correction regarding the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants related to perchloroethylene emissions at dry cleaning facilities. This update highlights the agency's ongoing regulatory oversight and the importance of compliance by affected businesses in the dry cleaning industry.

🌫️Compliance Impact of Air Quality Regulations in California

This rule corrects an editorial error in air quality regulations under 40 CFR Part 81, specifically updating the designation of areas in California, such as the San Joaquin Valley, in relation to the 2012 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS. It highlights the classification of various counties as nonattainment areas, requiring compliance with stricter air quality standards.

🏞️Delay in Wyoming and Montana Surface Mining Regulations

In accordance with the Presidential Memorandum of January 20, 2025, titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," this action temporarily delays the effective date of the Wyoming and Montana Regulatory Program amendments.

⏳Delay of Effective Dates for EPA Regulations

In accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2025, from President Donald J. Trump, entitled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," this action temporarily delays until March 21, 2025, the effective date of the regulations listed in the table below. EPA has identified two additional regulations that meet the criteria in the memo and may identify additional regulations in subsequent notices.

💧Notice of Environmental Assessment for Lakeport Hydroelectric Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission provides a notice regarding the availability of an Environmental Assessment for the Lakeport Hydroelectric Project in New Hampshire. The assessment evaluates potential environmental impacts, and the Commission invites public comments over a specified period while encouraging electronic participation in the licensing process.

🌍EPA Reopens Comment Periods on Key Environmental Regulations

This document reopens the comment period for 30 days for six notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in the Federal Register between October 31, 2024, and January 14, 2025. This document reopens the comment period for those six notices with comment periods that closed January 27, 2025, and January 29, 2025.

🌍Overview of EPA's Environmental Impact Statements and Business Compliance

⏳Delay of EPA Regulation Dates

In accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2025, from President Donald J. Trump, entitled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," this action temporarily delays until March 21, 2025, the effective date of the regulations listed in the table below. EPA has initially identified 4 regulations that meet the criteria in the memo and may identify additional regulations in subsequent notices.