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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the receipt of a pesticide petition that seeks to establish or modify regulations for pesticide residues on various food commodities. The public is invited to comment on this petition by January 8, 2025. The petition includes requests to amend existing tolerances for certain pesticides and establish new ones. The EPA will evaluate public comments and additional data before making a final decision on the petition.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed modifications to existing rules concerning performance standards and emission guidelines for the oil and natural gas sector. They are making these changes in response to petitions asking for a reconsideration of the previous standards. Part of this proposal includes correcting the information collection estimates from an earlier rulemaking notice. The public has been invited to submit their comments on this proposal by March 3, 2025, through various methods, including an online portal or email.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to grant the State of Utah authorization for revisions to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). These changes meet all necessary requirements for final approval, and the EPA plans to enforce them through direct action, which is detailed in the "Rules and Regulations" section of the Federal Register. The EPA will also include Utah's authorized hazardous waste program in the Code of Federal Regulations. Comments on this proposal must be submitted by January 22, 2025. If no opposing comments are received, the rule will become effective as planned.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued corrections to a previously published final rule about ozone measurement standards. The original rule updated the value for measuring ozone in the air but contained errors about when certain monitoring agencies should fully implement this change. Now, the EPA clarifies that full implementation by state, local, and Tribal monitoring agencies should be completed by December 31, 2026, rather than January 1, 2026. These updates do not change the rule's substance, so the EPA concluded that the corrections don't require public comments.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the request for public comments on the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for leather finishing operations. This rule applies to facilities that are major sources of hazardous air pollutants. As part of the Information Collection Request (ICR), which is approved through 2025, this extension allows an additional 30 days for public comments, beyond the initial 60-day period announced in May 2023. The EPA is collecting this information to ensure that leather finishing facilities comply with environmental regulations.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved updates to air quality management rules in California's South Coast and Ventura County areas. These changes regulate the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from industrial adhesives to meet Clean Air Act requirements. The EPA's decision comes after a public comment period, where the proposed changes received supportive feedback. These rules are now officially part of California's State Implementation Plan, aimed at improving air quality by reducing harmful emissions.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved revisions to the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District's (MDAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions involve updating rules for managing air pollutants such as volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. The changes aim to ensure that the SIP reflects current rules that align with those enforced by the MDAQMD. The final rules will become effective on January 3, 2025, and include the incorporation of certain administrative and prohibitory standards into the SIP.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a final rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to limit the use of pentachlorothiophenol (PCTP), a chemical identified as persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic. The rule prohibits manufacturing, processing, and distributing PCTP and PCTP-containing products if the concentration exceeds 1% by weight. This restriction aims to lower the availability and exposure of PCTP, thereby reducing the potential risks to human health and the environment. By enforcing these limits, the EPA encourages the use of safer alternatives and reduces environmental and human exposure to PCTP.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forward an information collection request (ICR) regarding the NESHAP for Beryllium Rocket Motor Fuel Firing, seeking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review and approval. This request is a proposed extension, already approved until February 28, 2025, and involves gathering data to ensure compliance with regulations stated in 40 CFR part 61, subpart D. The EPA had initially invited public comments on this ICR back in May 2023, and now offers a further 30-day window for additional public feedback. The request involves an estimated total annual burden of nine hours and costs of $1,450, with no expected changes in these estimates since the industry growth is negligible.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew its information collection activities related to standards for pesticide containers and containment. This renewal request, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, seeks to extend the approval for collecting certain records from businesses involved in pesticide production and repackaging. These records help ensure compliance with regulations on container design, residue removal, and containment structure maintenance. Public comments are open until February 3, 2025, and can be submitted online or via mail.