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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105045
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed consent decree related to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. The lawsuit claims that the EPA didn't fulfill certain legal duties regarding California's plan to reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles. The proposed decree would require the EPA to finalize new regulations by July 31, 2025. The public is invited to comment on the proposed decree until January 27, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is planning to fix some rules about truck pollution because a group said they weren't doing their job right. They're asking people to tell them what they think about these changes by January 27, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7133
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed consent decree related to a lawsuit filed by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network. The lawsuit claims that the EPA did not timely update water quality standards for the Delaware River, as required by the Clean Water Act. The proposed consent decree would require the EPA to finalize these standards by June 30, 2025, and provide regular updates to the court. The public can submit comments until February 20, 2025, through the regulations.gov website.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA, which takes care of making sure our rivers stay clean, is asking people what they think about a plan to fix something they were a bit slow on, like forgetting to change water rules for the Delaware River. They want to know what everyone thinks by February 20, 2025.