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  • 2021-00242 — Information Collection Request; Comment Request; National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Radon Emissions From Operating Mill Tailings (Renewal)
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1965
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew the collection of information related to federal standards for controlling radon emissions from uranium mill tailings. This renewal is necessary for maintaining public health safety by ensuring compliance with these standards. The EPA is asking for additional public comments on this information collection request, which involves the collection of records and inspection of facilities. The agency estimates a decrease in the number of respondents and associated burden compared to previous estimates.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to keep checking how radon (a smelly gas) is handled at places called uranium mill tailings to keep everyone safe. They are asking people to share their thoughts on how this check-up should happen, and they say it might be a bit easier for people to help than before.

  • 2021-00678 — Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) for Which Construction, Reconstruction, or Modification Commenced After July 23, 1984
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 5013
    Reading Time:about 32 minutes

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized amendments to the Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels, initially established for storage vessels built after July 23, 1984. These amendments now allow operators of storage vessels with external or internal floating roofs to optionally comply with the National Emission Standards for Storage Vessels (Tanks)—Control Level 2, which can reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions by preventing the need to empty and degas tanks for inspections. The rule is expected to save costs and decrease environmental impact without sacrificing inspection rigor. The final rule went into effect on January 19, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has made changes to rules about big storage tanks. Now, these tanks can use a different set of rules that help clean the air by keeping chemicals from sneaking out without having to open them up as often, saving money and helping the environment.