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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Polyether Polyols (PEPO) Production industry. The proposed changes, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), aim to address harmful emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO) and other hazardous air pollutants to improve air quality and public health. The EPA suggests tighter controls on process vents, storage vessels, equipment leaks, heat exchange systems, and wastewater, and plans to implement fenceline monitoring to measure and manage emissions more effectively. The agency estimates significant reductions in harmful emissions with these new standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reopening the public comment period for a proposed rule about emissions standards for large municipal waste combustors. Initially published on January 23, 2024, the comment period originally closed on March 25, 2024. Due to the need for more information on the proposed amendments, the comment period has been extended until July 16, 2025, allowing the public to submit their opinions and additional information, including historical pollution data. Comments can be submitted online, via email, fax, mail, or hand delivery, with detailed instructions provided in the notice.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has partially approved California's request to amend its Commercial Harbor Craft regulations. These changes, introduced in 2022, aim to set new emission standards for various types of harbor craft in California, like pilot boats and fishing vessels. The EPA's decision is based on the Clean Air Act, which allows California to enforce stricter pollution standards than federal ones if justified. Petitions for opposing this decision must be submitted by March 11, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule related to the emission standards for hazardous air pollutants in polyvinyl chloride and copolymers production. Initially proposed on November 9, 2020, the comment period was set to conclude on January 8, 2021, but has been reopened until February 8, 2021. This extension gives stakeholders additional time to review and provide feedback. Comments can be submitted via several methods, including online through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, email, fax, or traditional mail.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its decision to grant California a waiver from the Clean Air Act preemption. This waiver allows the California Air Resources Board's (CARB's) Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations to set new emission standards for vehicles, which are stricter than federal requirements and apply to 2026 and later model years. The EPA determined that California's standards are necessary for public health and are not arbitrary or unreasonable. The decision ensures that California can enforce rules aimed at reducing emissions, including requirements for zero-emission vehicles.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the regulations for emissions standards from Refractory Products Manufacturing under the Clean Air Act. The proposed revisions include adding new emission standards for certain hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and updating standards to address the startup, shutdown, and malfunction of equipment. The proposal also suggests amending electronic reporting requirements to improve the tracking of emissions data. These amendments aim to enhance environmental protection by ensuring that emissions standards are met at all times and by enabling better monitoring and compliance.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule to improve air quality standards for facilities that work with flexible polyurethane foam, as required by the Clean Air Act. This proposal focuses on reducing emissions of hazardous air pollutants by setting new standards for certain operations, like flame laminators and loop slitters, and updating reporting requirements to be fully electronic. These changes aim to provide better monitoring and compliance without significantly changing the current emission levels, ensuring both environmental protection and the continuation of existing industry practices. The proposal also eliminates exemptions during events such as startup and shutdown, meaning that emission standards will apply at all times.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's (MMC) application for off-cycle carbon dioxide (CO2) credits. These credits are for technologies that improve real-world emissions but are not fully recognized by standard testing. MMC is applying for credits for their high-efficiency air conditioning scroll compressors, suggesting they reduce emissions beyond regulatory standards for the 2020 and later vehicle models. The EPA has provided a 30-day window for public feedback before making a final decision on the credits requested.