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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to deny Kentucky's request to redesignate the Kentucky portion of the Louisville, KY-IN area from a nonattainment to an attainment zone for the 2015 8-hour ozone standards. This decision is based on the area's failure to meet the air quality standards due to violations recorded in 2023. The EPA is making no decisions on Kentucky's maintenance plan, nor on emissions budgets for nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds. Public comments on this proposed action are being accepted until February 3, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has received applications to allow new uses for pesticide products that already contain registered active ingredients. The notice, published under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), invites the public to comment on these applications by March 10, 2021. The applications involve products such as fungicides containing cyprodinil, and herbicides containing bicyclopyrone, for use on various crops like leafy greens, bananas, and sweet potatoes. The public can submit their comments through several methods, including the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a change to the 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP) to include coverage for construction projects in Lands of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction. This adjustment is needed because the original permit didn't cover these areas, leaving certain projects without the required permit coverage. The modification aims to clarify the requirements for projects that discharge water into these lands and ensure all such projects can gain coverage, especially in specific national parks and federal jurisdictions. The EPA is asking for public comments on the proposed changes, and feedback can be submitted until January 13, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved changes to North Carolina's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on July 10, 2019. This approval removes the need for certain facilities to report annual emissions in areas now meeting older ozone standards but keeps the reporting requirement in place for the 2008 ozone standards. The adjustments update the start year for emissions reporting and make minor edits to the regulation. EPA's decision is based on these changes meeting the requirements of the Clean Air Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a rule to extend the deadline for submitting annual greenhouse gas (GHG) reports for 2024. Originally due on March 31, 2025, the reports are now due by May 30, 2025. This change is to provide more time for entities to submit their reports accurately, as the usual reporting software, e-GGRT, was delayed. The rule only modifies the deadline for 2024 and doesn't affect future years or alter reporting requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an information collection about municipal solid waste landfills to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request, known as the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), affects landfills built or modified after July 17, 2014, and ensures that they meet certain environmental standards. Public comments on this request can be made until April 28, 2025. The EPA estimates that there are 298 landfill facilities affected, with a total cost of approximately $19.7 million per year for compliance.

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 submitted a request to extend their current information collection for brick and structural clay product manufacturing. This extension, approved until February 28, 2025, aims to ensure compliance with air pollutant standards specifically under NESHAP for Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing. Public comments on this extension can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The request anticipates a total yearly burden of 33,373 hours and an annual cost of $4,880,000 for the respondents involved, who are primarily brick and clay product manufacturers.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, did not meet the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO2) air quality standard by the deadline of April 9, 2023, as required by the Clean Air Act. The decision is based on evaluating emissions data, which showed increased pollution levels. Following this ruling, Louisiana is required to revise its State Implementation Plan (SIP) within 12 months to ensure the area meets the air quality standards as quickly as possible, but no later than December 16, 2029. This decision aims to address air quality issues without additional regulatory burdens or economic impacts on smaller entities.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice regarding the amendment of a previous cancellation order for two pesticide registrations, specifically for triadimefon. Initially, the cancellation was announced on March 19, 2019, but due to delays in shipments caused by quarantine measures, the effective date of cancellation has been extended to February 28, 2020. This extension allows the sale and use of existing stocks for an additional year, as no significant risks have been identified. This change was requested by Bayer and accepted by the EPA, ensuring that these products can remain available for a limited time longer without posing significant risks.