🌍Public Meeting Notice on Environmental Impact for Growler Operations
The Department of the Navy has prepared a Draft Amended Analysis to the Final Environmental Impact Statement for EA-18G Growler Airfield Operations at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Complex (2018) (Record of Decision--March 14, 2019), pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and court orders issued by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Learn More🔬EPA Announces Rescheduled Meetings on 1,3-Butadiene Risk Evaluation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is announcing the rescheduled meeting dates of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) that had been previously scheduled for February 2025 to consider and review the draft risk evaluation for 1,3- butadiene. The rescheduled preparatory meeting for the SACC to consider the scope and clarity of the revised draft charge questions for the peer review will now be held on March 25, 2025, and the rescheduled peer review meeting for the SACC to consider the draft documents and public comments will now be held on April 1 to 4, 2025. As previously announced, these meetings will be virtual public meetings of the SACC, with the public invited to comment on the scope and clarity of the revised draft charge questions for the peer review and the draft risk evaluation and related documents, including a new supplement of preliminarily refined risk estimates for 1,3-butadiene released from facilities in advance of and during the peer review meeting. The SACC will consider the comments during their discussions.
Learn More⚓Coast Guard Information Collection Request for Tank Vessels
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0101, Periodic Gauging and Engineering Analyses for Certain Tank Vessels Over 30 Years Old; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.
Learn More🛥️Coast Guard Notice on Municipal Waste Transport Permits
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR), abstracted below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0058, Application for Permit to Transport Municipal and Commercial Waste; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.
Learn More🌍Environmental Impact Statements
The EPA has issued a notice regarding the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for various federal projects, including the Weston and Los Alamos National Laboratory. The document outlines comment periods and responsible agency information for public input on these projects, promoting transparency and compliance with the Clean Air Act.
Learn More🗑️EPA Invites Nominations for Hazardous Waste Advisory Board
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites the public to nominate candidates to be considered for a three-year appointment to the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Advisory Board (the "Board").Pursuant to the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act (the "e-Manifest Act" or the "Act"), EPA has established the Board to provide practical and independent advice, consultation, and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the activities, functions, policies, and regulations associated with the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest (e-Manifest) System. In accordance, with the e-Manifest Act, the EPA Administrator or designee will serve as Chair of the Board. This notice solicits nominations for possible consideration of candidates to fill current and potential anticipated vacancies to serve in the following positions on the Board including: an industry representative member with experience in using or representing users of the manifest system; and a State representative member responsible for processing manifests.
Learn More🌍Implications of NEPA Regulations Removal on Businesses
The Council on Environmental Quality has issued a correction regarding the removal of National Environmental Policy Act implementing regulations. This decision alters previously established processes and requires adjustments by organizations and businesses that must comply with environmental assessment protocols, thereby affecting their operational compliance landscape.
Learn More🌧️EPA NPDES Permit Compliance for Construction Activities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), 2022 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit (CGP) for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities (EPA ICR Number 2686.03, OMB Control Number 2040-0305), 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 November 14, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More🏭EPA NESHAP Information Collection for Glass Manufacturing Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Inorganic Arsenic Emissions from Glass Manufacturing Plants (EPA ICR Number 1081.14, OMB Control Number 2060-0043) 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 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.
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