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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit a request to extend an ongoing information collection related to Exchange Network Grants Progress Reports. This extension will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The EPA is seeking public comments on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and methods of collecting this information. Comments are due by April 26, 2021, and the proposed collection aims to support environmental offices by requiring regular reporting on project progress and quality assurance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposal to extend its information collection regarding national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants associated with Group IV Polymers and Resins. They are asking for public comments by March 31, 2025. This extension doesn't change the current regulations but updates cost figures to reflect 2023 values. The proposal affects 24 entities and estimates a total annual burden of 141,000 hours and a cost of $19,300,000.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri regarding environmental claims at the Madison County Mines Superfund Site. The settlement involves Delta Asphalt, Inc., and aims to resolve contamination-related claims under federal and Missouri state environmental laws. Delta Asphalt will place controls on their property to allow the Environmental Protection Agency and the State to conduct necessary remedial actions. There is a public comment period, and individuals may submit comments and request a public meeting within 30 days of this notice.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew its SmartWay Transport Partnership program to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The program, under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce air pollution in the freight industry. Public feedback is being invited for an additional 30 days, and the EPA will continue to collect information from organizations involved with SmartWay to monitor and enhance their environmental performance. The goal is to support freight companies and other related entities in lowering fuel consumption and improving air quality.

The U.S. Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree as part of a lawsuit against the Atlantic County Utilities Authority in New Jersey for violating the Clean Air Act. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency and New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection, alleges violations related to solid waste combustion and sewage sludge incineration units. The proposed decree requires the utility to pay a $75,000 fine, establish new operating procedures, and complete a supplemental project of installing electric vehicle charging stations. The notice invites public comments on the decree, which can be submitted via email or mail within 30 days.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew their authority to collect information regarding Experimental Use Permits (EUPs) for pesticides. This collection helps the EPA decide whether to issue EUPs, which allow pesticide companies to temporarily use pesticides for research purposes before registration. The request will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and public comments are invited until February 10, 2021. The renewal does not impact prior estimates of the time or costs involved, which anticipate 567 hours of effort from 31 respondents, at a total cost of $37,497.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve an information collection concerning small industrial-commercial-institutional steam generating units. This is an extension of a previously approved collection, allowing additional public comments until February 10, 2021. The request involves ensuring owners of small steam generators (between 2.9 MW and 29 MW capacity) comply with reporting and recordkeeping standards to verify adherence to environmental regulations. The estimated total burden of this requirement is 219,000 hours per year, costing $38.3 million annually, and assumes a growth in the industry leading to an increase in the number of respondents.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed settlement regarding the Crest Rubber Superfund Site in Alliance, Ohio. This settlement involves Bridgestone and its related companies, who will pay over $1.4 million to the Hazardous Substance Superfund to cover past cleanup costs. The EPA seeks public comments on this proposal for 30 days following the notice's publication. Comments must include specific details and be submitted by the deadline to be considered.

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.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request related to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request is for an extension of the existing standards to ensure compliance with emission regulations for certain aluminum production facilities. Public comments can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The number of facilities affected by these standards has decreased from eight to six, resulting in a lower estimated burden of time and costs.