Search Results for keywords:"public health protection"

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  • 2024-31125 — California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The “Omnibus” Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 643
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its decision to grant California a waiver from federal Clean Air Act preemption for its Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine "Omnibus" Low NOx Regulations, allowing California to enforce its own stricter emission standards. This decision also includes an authorization for parts of the regulations concerning off-road diesel engines. The EPA concluded that California's regulations are necessary due to the state's specific air quality needs and that they are at least as protective of public health as federal standards. Petitions to review this decision must be submitted by March 7, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is letting California make its own rules to keep the air cleaner by saying they can create tougher rules for big trucks and certain engines. California needs these special rules because they have a bigger problem with air pollution than other places.

  • 2020-28691 — National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 4198
    Reading Time:about 8 hours

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced updates to the rules for managing lead and copper in drinking water to better protect public health. These changes include improved methods to detect high levels of lead, enhance sampling reliability, and increase public awareness on the risks of lead exposure. For the first time, community water systems are required to test lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. The rule also aims to speed up the replacement of lead service lines and close existing regulatory gaps to ensure safer drinking water.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has made new rules to keep water safer by finding bad stuff like lead and copper faster and better, especially in places like schools, and to make sure people know how to keep safe.

  • 2025-00464 — Expedited Approval of Alternative Test Procedures for the Analysis of Contaminants Under the Safe Drinking Water Act; Analysis and Sampling Procedures
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 4658
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved two new methods to test contaminants in drinking water, as outlined in a rule published in the Federal Register. This action permits public water systems and related agencies to use these alternative methods, offering more flexibility and potentially lowering monitoring costs without compromising public health. The approved methods, effective January 16, 2025, are EPA Method 537.1 for detecting selected PFAS chemicals and the e-sens Automated Micro Chlorine Detection Method for measuring free and total chlorine. These alternative methods are considered as effective as existing methods and are added as options for compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has approved two new ways to check if drinking water is safe by testing for certain chemicals and chlorine. This makes it easier and cheaper for people to keep water clean without making it less safe.