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In a proposed rule document by the Environmental Protection Agency, there was a correction concerning pesticide petitions. The correction involved a date change in the document 2020-28117, initially published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2020. The DATES section on page 82998 mistakenly stated "January 20, 2021," which has been corrected to "January 21, 2021."

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an order responding to a request from the Center for Biological Diversity and Sierra Club. They had asked the EPA to object to the renewal of a Clean Air Act operating permit for Suncor Energy's Commerce City Refinery in Colorado. The EPA's order, dated December 30, 2024, agreed with some points in the petition but denied others. If anyone wants to challenge parts of the order that were denied, they can do so in court by March 18, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a Tribal Implementation Plan (TIP) submitted by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. The TIP aims to regulate air pollution on the Tribe's Indian Reservation and tribal trust parcels by maintaining national air quality standards through an open burning program. The plan includes standards for pollutants like sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and ozone, along with enforcement protocols. The EPA's approval would make these regulations federally enforceable, aligning with the Clean Air Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established new regulations for residues of the herbicide clopyralid on certain agricultural products, such as caneberries, bulb onions, and intermediate wheatgrass. These regulations are part of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and are intended to ensure that residue levels are safe for human consumption. The EPA assessed the safety of clopyralid residues and found no significant risk to the general population, including infants and children. No international residue limits have been set for clopyralid, and this regulation directly impacts growers, food processors, and retailers but does not affect states, tribal governments, or impose unfunded mandates.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved changes to North Carolina's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on July 10, 2019. This approval removes the need for certain facilities to report annual emissions in areas now meeting older ozone standards but keeps the reporting requirement in place for the 2008 ozone standards. The adjustments update the start year for emissions reporting and make minor edits to the regulation. EPA's decision is based on these changes meeting the requirements of the Clean Air Act.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new system of records called the Environmental Protection Agency's Acquisition System (EAS). This system is designed to help with contract management and procurement processes by tracking actions like initiation, modification, and awards. It includes the personal information of EPA employees involved in these processes, such as names and contact details, and is protected by strong security measures. The proposed system is in line with the Privacy Act of 1974, and the public can comment on it until March 25, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has received applications to register new pesticide products that contain active ingredients not found in current products. The agency is inviting public comments on these applications by March 26, 2025, as part of its regulatory process under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The EPA emphasizes that receiving these applications doesn't mean they have been approved and encourages the public to participate in their evaluation process. More details about these applications, including how to comment, are available on the EPA's website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, did not meet the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO2) air quality standard by the deadline of April 9, 2023, as required by the Clean Air Act. The decision is based on evaluating emissions data, which showed increased pollution levels. Following this ruling, Louisiana is required to revise its State Implementation Plan (SIP) within 12 months to ensure the area meets the air quality standards as quickly as possible, but no later than December 16, 2029. This decision aims to address air quality issues without additional regulatory burdens or economic impacts on smaller entities.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update and approve new administrative rules for Ohio's New Source Review (NSR) program, which is part of the Clean Air Act regulations. These updates, submitted by Ohio EPA, involve replacing older procedural rules with new rules that include updated processes for public notifications and definitions. The plan also involves removing outdated language from previous regulations. Overall, these changes aim to modernize administrative procedures and improve communication with the public while ensuring consistency with federal requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has asked for approval to extend an information collection request for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Secondary Lead Smelter Industry. This extension is needed to ensure compliance with regulations that affect entities recovering lead from materials like used car batteries. Public comments about this proposal can be sent until March 31, 2025. The estimated cost of these activities is $2,750,000 per year, involving around 19,900 hours of work from 11 facilities.