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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed a Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for potential environmental impacts from funding community water infrastructure projects through the Community Grants Program. The assessment suggests there are no significant environmental impacts, leading to a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The public is invited to comment on this preliminary finding until May 19, 2025. Comments can be submitted through various methods including an online portal, email, mail, or hand delivery.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes partial approval and partial disapproval of Arizona's plan to meet the air quality standards for PM₁₀ in West Pinal County. This decision includes approving the emissions inventory for 2008 and disapproving several parts of the plan, including the measures for controlling pollution and the plan to reduce emissions over time. The EPA noted that Arizona's current strategies have not been sufficient to meet the required air quality standards and that some of the actions assumed in the plan have already been implemented too early to serve as backup measures if the state fails to meet its goals. Public comments are invited before the final decision is made.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a plan from Pennsylvania to maintain air quality standards for ozone in Tioga County under the Clean Air Act. This plan shows how the area has maintained safe ozone levels and includes measures to ensure it continues through 2027. The EPA is asking for public comments by March 10, 2021, and will consider these before making a final decision. This action is part of efforts to manage and improve air quality to protect public health.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reopened the comment period for a proposed rule to revoke most tolerances for chlorpyrifos residues, as first published in the Federal Register on December 10, 2024. This proposed rule does not affect chlorpyrifos use on certain crops like alfalfa, apple, and tart cherry, among others. The reopening extends the deadline for public comments to March 24, 2025, allowing stakeholders more time to respond. This action follows requests from stakeholders and offers additional time for reviewing materials related to the proposal.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to gather information for the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant Program, which helps fund community-driven projects addressing environmental and health issues. This is a new information collection request and the EPA is seeking public comments for another 30 days. The grant program, supported by the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to direct resources to communities heavily affected by pollution and climate change. Participating groups must provide performance reports to guarantee responsible management of the allocated funds.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized revisions to streamline fuel quality regulations. These updates clarify testing and sampling standards while preserving existing fuel quality levels. The changes, effective July 1, 2025, aim to enhance clarity and compliance for stakeholders involved with fuels, fuel additives, and blendstocks, like producers and distributors. These modifications do not alter the current fuel quality standards but provide technical amendments and clarifications to help stakeholders comply with the EPA’s requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a notice detailing the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) received between January 14 and January 25, 2021. According to Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, the EPA is required to make public its comments on EISs issued by other federal agencies. The notice includes information on a new draft EIS for the North Alabama Utility-Scale Solar Facility, with comments open until March 15, 2021. Additionally, two previously published notices have been officially withdrawn, including a draft by the U.S. Forest Service related to locatable minerals and a final statement by the Bureau of Land Management concerning a solar project in California.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule that allows an exemption from tolerance requirements for residues of Inactivated Burkholderia rinojensis strain A396 cells and spent fermentation media on all food commodities, as long as they are used according to label directions and good agricultural practices. This decision means there's no need to set a maximum residue limit because the EPA determined that these substances are safe and pose no significant risk to humans, including children. Objections or requests for a hearing concerning this decision must be submitted by April 28, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule regarding California's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the second implementation period. The EPA plans to partially approve and partially disapprove the SIP submitted by California. While the plan addresses some standards, such as monitoring and emission inventories, it falls short in areas like setting proper long-term strategies and progress goals related to visibility improvement. This proposed rule opens a discussion about the elements of the SIP that meet federal requirements and those that need further improvement.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft risk assessment regarding the presence of harmful chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, in sewage sludge for public comment. This risk assessment examines the potential risks to human health and the environment when the sludge is used as a soil conditioner, disposed of on the surface, or incinerated. The EPA highlights concerns for those living near these sites and using the products grown or raised there. The public can submit comments until March 17, 2025, which will help the EPA finalize the risk assessment and consider potential regulatory actions.