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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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking for people to join the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Advisory Board for a three-year term. This board offers advice to the EPA on managing the electronic system used to track hazardous waste. Candidates with experience in information technology, hazardous waste management, or relevant state programs are encouraged to apply. Nominations need to include a resume and be submitted by April 7, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the information collection related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Electric Arc Furnace Steelmaking Facilities. This extension is necessary to ensure compliance with standards that limit hazardous emissions from these facilities. Public comments on this request are welcomed until March 31, 2025. The EPA aims to monitor compliance by requiring initial notifications, performance tests, and periodic reporting from the facilities affected by this collection standard.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend an information collection related to the Clean Air Act's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). These standards apply to chemical recovery combustion sources at certain pulp mills. Public comments on this request are open for an additional 30 days. The EPA also noted a decrease in the number of facilities affected by these standards, which has led to a reduction in estimated costs and responses.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a notice concerning the review of chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Between September 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019, the EPA reviewed certain chemical notices and determined that the new chemical substances or significant new uses do not pose an unreasonable risk to health or the environment. This involves the analysis of premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs). Manufacturers or processors intending to produce these chemicals must file notices to the EPA 90 days prior to their activities.

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.

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 to approve revisions to six rules and is proposing a limited approval and limited disapproval for one rule submitted by the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) as part of California's State Implementation Plan. These revisions concern the District's New Source Review permitting program for handling air pollution. The proposal aims to address previously identified deficiencies and update existing regulations, with the goal of preventing federal sanctions and ensuring compliance with air quality standards. The public is invited to comment on this proposal until April 25, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a virtual meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Executive Committee on January 27, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. through videoconference. The meeting will review the draft reports from the Homeland Security and Safe and Sustainable Water Resources subcommittees. The public must register by January 26 to attend, and the meeting is open to everyone. Comments, requests for the draft agenda, or to present at the meeting should be submitted by January 26, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to grant the State of Utah authorization for revisions to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). These changes meet all necessary requirements for final approval, and the EPA plans to enforce them through direct action, which is detailed in the "Rules and Regulations" section of the Federal Register. The EPA will also include Utah's authorized hazardous waste program in the Code of Federal Regulations. Comments on this proposal must be submitted by January 22, 2025. If no opposing comments are received, the rule will become effective as planned.