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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection request (ICR) related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Pharmaceuticals Production. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and is set to extend the ICR that is currently active until February 28, 2025. The EPA is collecting this data to ensure compliance with existing regulations for pharmaceuticals manufacturing that involves hazardous pollutants. The public has an additional 30 days to provide comments on this request.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a rule regarding air quality standards in Arizona's Maricopa County. The rule involves a mix of limited approval and disapproval concerning revisions to rules about emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from loading organic liquids and gasoline. Though some rules improve the state's plan and meet the Clean Air Act standards, others are deficient, requiring Arizona to make corrections. If not corrected within two years, federal sanctions may be imposed.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the receipt of requests from pesticide registrants to voluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations. This notice is part of the requirements under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). If these requests are approved, the sale and use of these products will be allowed only under specific conditions as stated in the final order. Comments on this action are accepted until March 19, 2021, and interested parties can submit their feedback through designated channels.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a notice regarding its findings on new chemical substances and significant new uses under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This notice, covering the period from August 1, 2019, to August 31, 2019, states that these substances are not likely to pose an unreasonable risk to health or the environment. The decision involves premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs). Additional information and the EPA's detailed reasoning can be found in the Federal Register or by contacting the EPA directly.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved West Virginia's request to manage its own Class VI underground injection wells, which are used for storing carbon dioxide underground. This rule grants the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) the authority to issue permits for these wells to help with carbon storage, ensuring they meet federal requirements for safety and environmental protection. The EPA will still oversee wells on Indian lands in West Virginia and will continue to monitor the state's administration of this program to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. This change is effective starting March 28, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given approval, with specific conditions, for a small-scale road pilot project using phosphogypsum, which is a byproduct of phosphate production, on private land in Florida. This approval was given after a thorough risk assessment to ensure the project is as protective of public health as keeping phosphogypsum in a safe storage stack. The project, proposed by Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, involves building a test road to study the potential use of phosphogypsum in road construction. Public comments raised several concerns, but the EPA maintained its decision based on the risk assessments, confirming it meets current health safety standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to delegate authority to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to implement and enforce certain national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP). This delegation applies to specific regulations established by EPA that are meant to control air pollutants in businesses and facilities. The update will allow ODEQ to have primary responsibility for enforcing these standards in Oklahoma, including in certain areas of Indian country, except those areas specifically excluded. This proposal aims to ensure that Oklahoma's air quality regulations remain consistent with federal standards and are effectively enforced.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a virtual meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on January 9, 2025. The meeting will discuss a proposed regulation for perchlorate in drinking water as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act. The public can attend and provide oral or written comments, and instructions for participation and accessibility accommodations are available on the EPA's website. The council advises the EPA on water-related policies and functions.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the rules regulating air pollution from the Oil and Natural Gas Sector. These changes focus on improving standards related to temporary flaring and the monitoring of heating value for certain emissions. The proposed amendments are a response to industry feedback, aiming to extend the allowable duration for flaring in certain situations from 24 to 48 hours and adjust monitoring requirements for emissions based on updated data provided by industry stakeholders. The EPA will accept public comments on these proposed changes until March 3, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for approval to extend an existing information collection under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Surface Coating of Metal Coil. This request involves collecting data from facilities that apply coatings to metal coils to ensure they comply with regulations limiting hazardous air pollutants. The EPA is seeking public comments on this extension until March 31, 2025, and the estimated cost of compliance for these facilities totals $2,220,000 per year. The overall estimated burden has decreased by 638 hours compared to previous estimates due to changes in the assumptions regarding required testing and system adjustments.