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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) 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) is proposing to approve Oklahoma's plan to control emissions from municipal solid waste landfills, as mandated by the Clean Air Act. This state plan aims to regulate existing landfills' pollutants in line with federal guidelines, making the plan federally enforceable if approved. The EPA evaluated the plan, confirming it meets federal requirements, and it will affect certain areas, including specific parts of Indian country in Oklahoma. The public can submit comments on this proposal until February 18, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a notice about certain statements of findings they made under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Specifically, this involves determinations from the EPA that certain new chemicals or new uses of existing chemicals do not pose significant risks to health or the environment. These findings cover submissions made between September 1 and December 31, 2024. The public can access more detailed information on these decisions and submit comments through the EPA's online docket system.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to New York's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for ozone air quality standards, specifically for the Lehigh Cement Company in Glens Falls, New York. This revision involves implementing controls for nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions from a cement kiln, requiring them to use Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT). The proposed regulations are part of efforts to meet ozone standards and follow a nationwide consent decree. The EPA determined that this plan would not interfere with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) or other requirements of the Clean Air Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced it is considering requests from companies to voluntarily cancel the registration of certain pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The public is invited to submit comments before August 9, 2021, and the EPA will take these comments into account before making a final decision. If approved, the cancellation would mean that the sale, use, or distribution of the affected pesticide products is allowed only if it follows the guidelines of a final order. The EPA has provided a 180-day comment period for these requests, as the companies have not waived this period.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to New York's State Implementation Plan regarding air quality standards. These changes focus on Knowlton Technologies LLC in Watertown, New York. The plan includes setting limits on volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from two large methanol storage tanks to help meet ozone air quality standards. This ruling follows federal guidelines and does not introduce new requirements beyond state law.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposal to update the mitigation measures for atrazine, a widely used herbicide. This updated plan includes using a new threshold of 9.7 micrograms per liter for water concentration levels that would trigger protective measures for aquatic environments. The proposal aims to provide flexible options to farmers to lessen the impact of atrazine runoff on aquatic plant life by introducing new measures to reduce erosion and runoff. The public is invited to submit comments on these proposed changes by February 3, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new formula to allocate funds for the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program, as part of the Clean Water Act. The formula is designed to distribute funds to states based on their needs for managing sewer overflows and stormwater, using data from the Clean Watersheds Needs Survey and additional factors such as annual precipitation and population. The formula ensures that all states receive adequate support, with a minimum allocation set to prevent states from receiving less than 0.5% of the total funds. The EPA considered public feedback before finalizing the formula and plans to update it with current data to maintain fairness in distribution.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making an interim decision to delay certain penalties for the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) in California. The delay is because the MDAQMD has updated Rule 1157 to fix issues related to controlling nitrogen oxide emissions. This decision means relief from penalties, initially triggered by EPA's limited disapproval in 2023, may become permanent if the amendments are fully approved following public comments. The EPA is allowing the public to comment on this decision until January 27, 2025.