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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) 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.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to renew its information collection request for the Natural Gas STAR and Methane Challenge Programs. These programs are voluntary initiatives aimed at encouraging oil and natural gas companies to adopt technologies and practices that reduce methane emissions. The EPA is seeking public comments before merging this request with the existing one for the Natural Gas STAR Program. This renewal is necessary as it will streamline participation and simplify reporting processes for companies involved. Comments must be submitted by March 22, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the information collection standards for hot mix asphalt facilities. This request, under EPA ICR Number 1127.14 and OMB Control Number 2060-0083, seeks to ensure that the facilities comply with the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) in place since 1973. Public comments on this proposal can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The EPA estimates that there are 798 respondents, with the total annual burden being around 3,200 hours, costing $404,000. This request reflects a decrease in the number of facilities due to updated information from the EPA's database.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to extend the Pesticide Registration Fees Program. This program requires pesticide registrants to pay annual fees as mandated by law, and the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act provides a fee system for specific pesticide applications. Public comments on this information collection request are open for an additional 30 days until February 3, 2025. The proposal also details an increase in the number of respondents and related costs compared to prior estimates.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed settlement agreement related to the "Delta Shipyard" Superfund Site in Houma, Louisiana. This agreement aims to recover response costs under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The settlement involves Dean Services West, LLC, paying $350,000 based on an Ability to Pay Analysis. The public can comment on this agreement until February 16, 2021, by contacting EPA Assistant Regional Counsel Amy Salinas via email.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a request to continue collecting data from bulk gasoline terminals to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request is an extension and does not include any changes to the existing regulations, which have been in place since 1980. Public comments on this proposal are welcome until March 31, 2025. The focus is on ensuring facilities comply with standards that apply to terminals handling large quantities of gasoline, and it involves a substantial amount of annual paperwork and a total estimated cost of $8,940,000 each year.