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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule related to the emission standards for hazardous air pollutants in polyvinyl chloride and copolymers production. Initially proposed on November 9, 2020, the comment period was set to conclude on January 8, 2021, but has been reopened until February 8, 2021. This extension gives stakeholders additional time to review and provide feedback. Comments can be submitted via several methods, including online through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, email, fax, or traditional mail.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit an information collection request for the "Annual Public Water System Compliance Report" to the Office of Management and Budget. They are seeking public comments on the proposal before it is finalized. This report concerns the violations of water regulations by states and is mandatory under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The estimated burden for states is 4,400 hours annually, with costs totaling $530,000 per year. There are no significant changes in requirements or costs from previous years, aside from updated labor rates.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Utah's air quality management plan, called the State Implementation Plan (SIP). These changes were submitted by Utah on November 5, 2019, to comply with certain state legislative requirements, specifically Utah's 2019 House Bill 155. The revisions aim to update rules related to smoke management from prescribed fires and streamline previous regulations. The EPA intends to approve these changes under section 110 of the Clean Air Act to ensure the state meets federal air quality standards while also reducing redundancy and outdated components in the rules.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule approving a revision to the Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD) segment of California's State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision involves replacing historical air pollution control rules for Sutter and Yuba Counties with updated FRAQMD rules under the Clean Air Act. The action essentially updates the SIP with FRAQMD's rules, aiming to make the rules clearer and more effective without altering their substance. This rule will be effective on April 18, 2025, and ensures a coherent regulatory framework for controlling air pollutants in the district.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice denying a petition to overturn a Consent Agreement and Proposed Final Order involving the Frederick-Winchester Service Authority and Frederick County Sanitation Authority. This decision was made after reviewing a petition that claimed false statements were made regarding economic benefits and pollution control practices by the respondents. The EPA determined that these statements were not materially false and did not warrant setting aside the order or holding a hearing. The case details, including the order, are accessible online for public review.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established new rules for the insecticide fluxametamide, allowing it to be used on dried and instant tea. This action was prompted by a request from Nissan Chemical Corporation and permits a maximum residue level of 5 parts per million. The EPA determined that there is a reasonable certainty of no harm to humans, including infants and children, from aggregate exposure to residues of fluxametamide on tea. As this is a final rule, it directly affects agricultural producers, food manufacturers, and pesticide manufacturers while adhering to existing regulatory standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule following a notification from Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality declared that no existing incinerators within the state are subject to certain federal emissions guidelines under the Clean Air Act for Other Solid Waste Incineration units. This declaration means Louisiana does not have to submit a plan for controlling these pollutants. The EPA intends to update its regulations to reflect this declaration, and public comments on this proposal are due by March 26, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule under the Federal Clean Water Act to amend the California Toxics Rule by establishing a revised selenium water quality criterion for certain freshwater bodies in California. This new criterion aims to protect aquatic life and wildlife that depend on these aquatic ecosystems from high selenium levels, which can be toxic. The EPA incorporated public feedback and scientific evidence into the rule, and it includes measures to account for site-specific conditions. The rule will take effect on January 16, 2025, unless California develops its own compliant standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a partial approval and disapproval of changes to South Carolina's State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning minor source permit program requirements. Specifically, the EPA plans to approve some administrative updates and certain procedural changes, but proposes to disapprove sections where the changes do not meet federal standards for public notice and participation as required by the Clean Air Act. These decisions impact how South Carolina regulates air pollution from smaller industrial sources, ensuring they comply with national air quality standards. The public is invited to comment on the proposal by February 20, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of several Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) filed between December 27, 2024, and January 6, 2025. These statements cover various projects across the United States, including wind energy in Massachusetts and Maryland, highway improvements in Hawaii, and energy projects in Texas and Oregon. The notice includes information on comment and review periods, as well as contact details for each project. Furthermore, there is an amended notice regarding outbreak response activities for Avian Influenza, with an extended comment deadline of January 17, 2025.