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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of its comments on Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) issued by other federal agencies, as required by the Clean Air Act. These comments can be found on the EPA's website. Recently filed EISs include the Dry Creek Trona Mine Project in Wyoming and the Southeastern Public Service Authority Landfill Expansion in Virginia, both with a review period ending on March 31, 2025. This announcement was documented by Nancy Abrams, Associate Director of the Office of Federal Activities.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking an extension for an information collection request related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for marine tank vessel loading operations. These standards apply to facilities loading vessels with petroleum or gasoline that exceed specific hazardous air pollutant emissions thresholds. The public has an additional 30 days to comment on this proposed extension, which requires affected entities to respond initially, semiannually, and annually. There are no changes to the estimated burdens or costs as compared to previous assessments since regulations and industry growth have remained stable.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making corrections to a final rule about lead-based paint regulations that was published on November 12, 2024. The Office of the Federal Register identified errors in the amendatory instructions for this rule, leading to necessary corrections. These adjustments ensure the amendments correctly update the Code of Federal Regulations. The corrections are intended to clarify the changes to specific paragraphs within the regulation to prevent any further misinterpretation.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a petition to reconsider revisions to the Accidental Release Prevention Requirements under the Clean Air Act. These revisions were initially published in March 2024. The EPA has denied this petition for reconsideration, and the details of this decision can be found in a letter addressed to the petitioner. Any legal challenges to this decision must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia by February 28, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's (MMC) application for off-cycle carbon dioxide (CO2) credits. These credits are for technologies that improve real-world emissions but are not fully recognized by standard testing. MMC is applying for credits for their high-efficiency air conditioning scroll compressors, suggesting they reduce emissions beyond regulatory standards for the 2020 and later vehicle models. The EPA has provided a 30-day window for public feedback before making a final decision on the credits requested.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice on January 15, 2025, responding to two petitions for reconsideration regarding the "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions" rules for fossil fuel-fired power plants. The EPA reviewed the requests but decided to deny or partially deny them, with detailed reasons provided in a decision document. This decision keeps the existing standards in place. Individuals or organizations wishing to challenge this decision must file in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit by March 17, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve elements of Ohio’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) for improving air quality in the Cleveland area to meet the 2015 ozone standard. The elements include a 2017 base year emissions inventory, a plan demonstrating reasonable further progress (RFP), a motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program, and a review process for new sources of air pollution. The EPA is also starting the process to approve the 2023 motor vehicle emissions budgets, which set limits on emissions from transportation sources to ensure they conform with air quality goals. Public comments on this proposal are being accepted until February 3, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed modifications to existing rules concerning performance standards and emission guidelines for the oil and natural gas sector. They are making these changes in response to petitions asking for a reconsideration of the previous standards. Part of this proposal includes correcting the information collection estimates from an earlier rulemaking notice. The public has been invited to submit their comments on this proposal by March 3, 2025, through various methods, including an online portal or email.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received a request from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) for an exemption to use potassium chloride to control Quagga mussels in small water bodies. Quagga mussels are an invasive species that harm the environment and infrastructure by clogging water intake structures and affecting the food chain. Due to the urgent nature of this issue, EPA has decided not to have a public comment period, but interested parties can still contact the agency for more information. The requested treatment aims to be a narrow, controlled application on 1.26 acres across various ponds in Idaho.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it received applications to register new pesticide products containing active ingredients not found in any currently registered products. This announcement invites the public to review and comment on these applications by April 28, 2025. The notice includes information about the applicants, the new active ingredients, and how the public can participate in the commenting process. The EPA emphasizes that receiving these applications does not imply any decisions have been made regarding their approval.