⛽Hawaii UST Program Amendment Approval Overview
On March 7, 2022, the State of Hawaii (Hawaii or State) received final approval, from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), of revisions to its Underground Storage Tank Program (UST Program) under subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Pursuant to RCRA, the EPA is taking direct final action, subject to public comment, to amend its final approval of the UST Program. The amendment clarifies the statutory provisions that are part of the approved UST Program and identifies some additional statutory provisions that are broader in scope and not part of the approved UST Program. This action also codifies the EPA's approval of Hawaii's revised UST Program and incorporates by reference those provisions of the State statutes and regulations that the EPA has determined meet the requirements for approval.
Learn More🐬NOAA Notice of Marine Mammal Research Permit Application
Notice is hereby given that Mark Clementz, Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 1000 East University Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071, has applied in due form for a permit to import and export marine mammal parts for scientific research.
Learn More🌍EPA Proposes Removal of Greenhouse Gas Reporting Requirements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) to remove program obligations for most source categories, including the distribution segment of the petroleum and natural gas systems source category (subpart W--Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems), and suspend program obligations for the remaining subpart W segments until reporting year 2034.
Learn More⚖️Proposed Consent Decree Under Toxic Substances Control Act
The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree regarding alleged violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act related to lead paint in pre-1978 structures. This decree requires compliance measures including hiring certified contractors and implementing strict record-keeping practices to ensure environmental safety. Public comments on the decree are invited within 30 days.
Learn More🌱Environmental Impact Statements Notice by EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of several Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), detailing assessments related to projects such as nuclear plant license renewals and salmon bycatch management. The notice includes comment periods and specific contacts for further information, highlighting the EPA's role in regulating environmental compliance across federal projects.
Learn More🐟Issuance of Permits for Anadromous Fish Hatchery Programs
This notice advises the public that two direct take permits 1454-2R and 1455-2R have been issued for operation, monitoring, and evaluation of a hatchery program rearing and releasing sockeye salmon in the Snake River basin of Idaho, and that the decision documents are available upon request. An Environmental Assessment (EA), and Finding of No Significant Impact were also completed for these actions.
Learn More🌬️New Jersey EPA Approval of NOx SIP Requirements and Business Impact
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision in the New Jersey State Implementation Plan (SIP) that includes a signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) developed between the EPA and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The MOA demonstrates how the State will maintain compliance with its nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) emission control obligations for the types of large non-electricity generating units (non-EGUs) that were previously regulated under the New Jersey NO<INF>X</INF> Budget Program. This action is being taken in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Learn More🌬️Proposed Revisions to Mojave Desert Air Quality Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD or "District") portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern amended or rescinded prohibitory and administrative rules that regulate air pollutants under the Clean Air Act (CAA or "Act"). We are proposing to rescind numerous requirements from the District's portion of the California SIP because the requirements can be replaced by more current requirements. We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
Learn More⛽Maryland Underground Storage Tank Program Revisions Approved by EPA
Pursuant to the Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965, as amended (commonly known as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the State of Maryland's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program submitted by Maryland (Maryland or State). This action also codifies EPA's approval of Maryland's state program and incorporates by reference (IBR) those provisions of Maryland's regulations and statutes that EPA has determined meet the requirements for approval. The provisions will be subject to EPA's inspection and enforcement authorities under sections 9005 and 9006 of RCRA Subtitle I and other applicable statutory and regulatory provisions.
Learn More♻️California's Hazardous Waste Program Revisions and Business Compliance
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to authorize changes California has made to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as amended. The Agency has reviewed California's application for authorization of these changes and determined that the changes satisfy all requirements.
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