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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to Pennsylvania's state implementation plan (SIP) for controlling air pollution. These revisions, submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, focus on implementing case-by-case reasonably available control technology (RACT) standards for nine major sources of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) in Philadelphia County. These standards aim to meet requirements under the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposed rule as part of the approval process.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it received applications to approve new uses for specific pesticide products containing already registered active ingredients. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the EPA is offering the public the opportunity to comment on these applications. Comments must be submitted by February 6, 2025. The notice includes detailed information on how to submit comments and highlights that this announcement does not indicate that decisions have been made on the applications.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a plan from Pennsylvania to maintain air quality standards for ozone in the Johnstown area. This plan is part of the state's efforts to meet the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard. The approval makes certain commitments federally enforceable as part of Pennsylvania's Implementation Plan. The plan focuses on ongoing air quality monitoring and measures to ensure that the area continues to meet required standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances previously submitted for premanufacture notices. These rules, known as Significant New Use Rules (SNURs), will require any person planning to manufacture or process these chemicals in a way that has been identified as a significant new use to notify the EPA at least 90 days before starting. This allows the EPA to assess the potential risks and decide on any necessary actions before the activity begins. Additionally, the chemicals must not be manufactured or processed for these new uses until they receive EPA approval.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend the information collection for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) related to Ferroalloys Production Area Sources. This proposal requests public comments for an additional 30 days, due by March 31, 2025, concerning the continued collection efforts. The NESHAP regulations require facilities to report and maintain records to ensure compliance with air quality standards. The EPA expects no changes in the burden or costs associated with the regulations since there has been no change in the rules and minimal industry growth.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has received applications for new uses of pesticide products that contain already registered active ingredients. The EPA invites the public to comment on these applications before the deadline of January 6, 2025. The document lists specific registration applications from companies like Bayer CropScience, Corteva Agriscience, Nichino America, Inc., and BASF Corporation, detailing the proposed new uses for each pesticide product. This notice is in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve updates to Ohio's title V operating permit rules. These updates include changing the definition of hazardous air pollutants and revising the requirements for a permit statement of basis to align with recent Federal regulations. The changes are mainly part of Ohio's routine regulatory review. Public comments on these proposed changes are invited until January 29, 2025, and can be submitted online or via email.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the area of Rusk and Panola Counties in Texas did not meet federal air quality standards for sulfur dioxide by the required date of January 12, 2022. This finding requires the state of Texas to update its air quality plan to meet the standards within a year of this rule's publication. The EPA considered public comments and stated that the area's pollution levels were higher than allowed, based on data collected from 2019 to 2021. The rule is set to take effect on January 16, 2025, and doesn't impose any new regulations beyond existing clean air laws.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forward an information collection request (ICR) regarding the NESHAP for Beryllium Rocket Motor Fuel Firing, seeking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review and approval. This request is a proposed extension, already approved until February 28, 2025, and involves gathering data to ensure compliance with regulations stated in 40 CFR part 61, subpart D. The EPA had initially invited public comments on this ICR back in May 2023, and now offers a further 30-day window for additional public feedback. The request involves an estimated total annual burden of nine hours and costs of $1,450, with no expected changes in these estimates since the industry growth is negligible.

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.