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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cost recovery settlement with U.S. Home, LLC, d/b/a Lennar, and B&J Excavating, Inc. regarding the A.I.W. Frank/Mid-County Mustang Superfund Site in Exton, Pennsylvania. The settlement requires the involved parties to pay the EPA $178,818.46 plus interest, covering the EPA's past response costs. The EPA is inviting the public to comment on this proposal until January 22, 2025. During this period, the agency may adjust or withdraw the settlement based on feedback received.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposal to extend the information collection requirements for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) related to Taconite Iron Ore Processing. This proposal, which is currently approved until February 28, 2025, aims to ensure compliance with emission standards by collecting data from relevant facilities. Public comments on this extension can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The proposal involves mandatory initial and semiannual reports with an estimated total cost of $19,100,000 per year and affects seven facilities.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking comments on the proposed extension of an information collection request (ICR) related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for benzene emissions from storage vessels and coke oven by-product recovery plants. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for their review. The ICR is currently valid until February 2025, and this notice opens an additional 30-day period for public comments. The EPA estimates that seven respondents will be affected, with a total annual burden of 1,130 hours and costs amounting to $143,000.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposal to extend the Information Collection Request (ICR) for Hydrochloric Acid Production under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). This extension, involving facilities that produce significant emissions, aims to ensure compliance with established pollution control standards. Comments can be submitted until March 31, 2025, and the EPA estimates the total yearly burden to be 21,900 hours, costing about $2,980,000. This proposal does not anticipate significant changes in industry growth or costs.

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 finalized a rule to update the list of chemicals required for toxic chemical release reporting under two acts: the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA). This update adds nine specific chemicals, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), based on a Congressional mandate from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. These PFAS must be reported in the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) starting with the 2025 reporting year. The rule is effective from February 5, 2025, and aims to improve public and governmental understanding of PFAS releases for better environmental management.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending an information collection request for the hazardous waste manifest system, allowing an additional 30 days for public comments. This request involves recordkeeping and reporting related to the tracking of hazardous waste, either through paper or electronic manifests, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act. The proposed extension also outlines the mandatory obligations for businesses involved, along with estimated burdens and costs related to compliance. Changes in the estimates indicate a decrease in the hours required but an increase in costs compared to previous assessments.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed permit, the 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), which regulates stormwater discharges from certain industrial activities. The new permit, once finalized, will replace the existing permit set to expire on February 28, 2026, and will be valid for five years. The permit will cover specific types of industrial facilities in areas where the EPA has authority, with comments due by February 11, 2025. Notable changes in the new permit include updates to stormwater control measures, monitoring requirements, and the introduction of certain effluent limitations to address environmental concerns like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew the information collection for the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) related to polymeric coating at supporting substrates facilities, extending its approval until December 31, 2024, under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice was published to allow an additional 30 days for public comments. The rules apply to 74 facilities, requiring responses initially, quarterly, and semiannually, with an estimated total burden of 16,400 hours and a cost of $3,330,000 annually. No changes in the regulations or burden are anticipated in the next three years.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection request related to the Risk Management Program under the Clean Air Act. This program requires facilities that handle certain hazardous substances to create and submit risk management plans to prevent accidental releases. The agency is collecting feedback to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of this data collection and aims to minimize the reporting burden. Comments are open for 60 days, and the EPA will review them before submitting the final request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval.