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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received a petition from the Attorneys General of several states, asking the agency to change the rules about pesticide labeling requirements. They want the EPA to ensure that no state can have pesticide labels that conflict with the EPA's findings about health risks, like cancer or birth defects, identified during their risk assessments. The public is invited to comment on this petition until February 20, 2025. The EPA is considering modifying its regulations to prevent such inconsistent state labeling from being allowed.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available a collection of applicability determinations, alternative monitoring decisions, and regulatory interpretations related to various air quality standards and programs, such as NSPS, NESHAP, and others. These determinations help clarify whether specific facilities or equipment must follow certain EPA regulations, and they often involve evaluating requests for alternative monitoring methods or exemptions. A summary of 59 documents added to the Applicability Determination Index on October 22, 2020, includes topics like monitoring plans for emissions from industrial processes and compliance with air quality standards for specific facilities. These documents are available online for public access, and complete details can be found through the EPA's Clean Air Act Compliance Monitoring website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule that both approves and disapproves parts of Wyoming's revised Regional Haze Plan from 2022. This plan was meant to tackle air pollution affecting visibility in national parks and other protected areas. The EPA approved parts of the plan related to visibility conditions and monitoring strategies, but disapproved other parts, including long-term strategies and progress goals, because Wyoming did not adequately justify their choices and failed to include necessary emissions control measures. This rule will take effect on January 2, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to regulate the chemical known as Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)). This rule prohibits the processing and distribution of PIP (3:1) and products containing it, with certain exceptions for specific industries like aviation and automotive, where no safer alternatives exist. The rule also bans the release of this chemical into water and mandates that commercial users follow best practices to prevent such releases. The regulation aims to reduce the manufacture, use, and disposal of PIP (3:1), thereby lowering the risk of exposure to humans and the environment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit an information collection request for the SmartWay Transport Partnership to the Office of Management and Budget. The EPA is asking for public comments on the proposed data collection, which aims to assess energy and air quality in the freight industry, including strategies to reduce idling and fuel consumption. Organizations involved in freight operations can join the program and must report transportation-related data annually. The response to this collection is voluntary, with the estimated total annual cost for respondents being $732,210.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Utah's air quality management plan, called the State Implementation Plan (SIP). These changes were submitted by Utah on November 5, 2019, to comply with certain state legislative requirements, specifically Utah's 2019 House Bill 155. The revisions aim to update rules related to smoke management from prescribed fires and streamline previous regulations. The EPA intends to approve these changes under section 110 of the Clean Air Act to ensure the state meets federal air quality standards while also reducing redundancy and outdated components in the rules.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision from South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control. This revision updates the state's participation in the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) emissions trading programs for nitrogen oxides (NOX) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). These programs are designed to help reduce air pollution that affects other states. The EPA believes the proposed changes align with federal requirements and do not impose new obligations beyond what state law already specifies.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to disapprove parts of a plan by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to manage air quality fees in the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria area. This plan was meant to address a rule requiring fees for emitting too much ozone. The EPA says the proposed plan doesn't meet the rule's requirements since it allows ending the fee program too soon without redesignating the area as having good air quality. Even if disapproved, Texas does not need to fix these plan parts due to other rule changes that ended the requirement for the fee program.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule that amends the existing exemption for residues of Complex Polymeric Polyhydroxy Acids (CPPA). This change allows CPPA to be used not only as a plant growth regulator but also as a nematicide, which is a type of pesticide that kills nematodes. The EPA concluded that the use of CPPA, when applied following proper practices, presents no risk to the U.S. population, including infants and children. This decision follows a petition by FBSciences, Inc. and upholds safety standards set under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the 2021 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges from industrial activities. This permit replaces the expired 2015 MSGP and covers eligible operators in areas where the EPA is the permitting authority, including states, Indian country lands, and U.S. territories. The new permit introduces changes such as streamlined language, public signs for permit coverage, and new monitoring requirements. It will be effective from March 1, 2021, and lasts for five years, aiming to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act.