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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to address health risks from carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule will establish workplace safety requirements and prohibit certain manufacturing and commercial uses of CTC where evidence shows these uses have ceased. It also introduces recordkeeping and notification responsibilities. The rule supports broader environmental goals, like those in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act and the Kigali Amendment, aimed at reducing substances harmful to the ozone layer.

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) 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 issued a final rule that extends the deadline for compliance reporting under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for the 2024 compliance year. This extension gives fuel producers, distributors, and suppliers more time to demonstrate compliance with their renewable volume obligations. The rule includes other minor updates, such as amendments to the biodiesel quality standards and consolidation of deadlines for certain compliance reports. This change is meant to alleviate the regulatory burden on affected parties and provides clear, updated guidelines for compliance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice denying a petition to overturn a Consent Agreement and Proposed Final Order involving the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority and Frederick County Sanitation Authority. This decision was made after reviewing a petition that claimed false statements were made regarding economic benefits and pollution control practices by the respondents. The EPA determined that these statements were not materially false and did not warrant setting aside the order or holding a hearing. The case details, including the order, are accessible online for public review.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized technical corrections to rules concerning the regulation of hazardous waste. These adjustments clarify previous rules for entities such as waste generators and healthcare facilities. The changes address the handling of various types of hazardous waste, focusing on precise terms and regulations for different generator categories. The EPA also outlines responses to public comments and explains how these adjustments apply to states already authorized to manage their hazardous waste programs.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established new greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards for specific types of airplanes and their engines, aligning with international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). These standards apply to certain civil jet and larger propeller airplanes, aiming to reduce air pollution and meet the 2016 findings on aircraft emissions. The rule covers new type design airplanes from 2021 and in-production airplanes from 2028, but will not require major changes since most airplanes will already comply with the standards. This action helps U.S. airplane manufacturers remain competitive internationally by ensuring their products meet global emission requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is suggesting changes to certain deadlines within the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Specifically, the EPA proposes extending the compliance deadline for small refineries’ 2019 obligations to November 30, 2021, and their attest engagement report deadline to June 1, 2022. For the 2020 compliance year, the deadline for all obligated parties and others in possession of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), as well as their attest engagement reports, would be January 31, 2022, and June 1, 2022, respectively. These extensions aim to address ongoing uncertainties and allow for more thorough compliance planning.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to Maine's State Implementation Plan (SIP) addressing the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act. This proposal includes implementing infrastructure requirements, converting past conditional approvals to full approvals, and confirming Maine's determination that no sites in the state are subject to certain oil and gas industry control guidelines. Public comments on this proposal are invited before a decision is made.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on renewing its information collection requirements for labeling certain minimum risk pesticides, as per FIFRA Section 25(b). The renewal is for an existing information collection request, identified by EPA ICR No. 2475.05 and OMB Control No. 2070-0187, which helps ensure that minimum risk pesticides are labeled appropriately to inform enforcement authorities. The agency encourages small businesses to provide feedback on how the process can be improved to reduce paperwork burdens. Comments must be submitted by February 11, 2025.