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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to North Carolina's State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning air quality permits. These changes, submitted by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in 2019, add two types of minor source permits to those requiring public participation and make some minor corrections. The revisions are aimed at enhancing public involvement in environmental decision-making and ensuring compliance with the Clean Air Act. This approval is effective as of March 31, 2021, and does not impose additional federal requirements beyond those of state law.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a change to the 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP) to include coverage for construction projects in Lands of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction. This adjustment is needed because the original permit didn't cover these areas, leaving certain projects without the required permit coverage. The modification aims to clarify the requirements for projects that discharge water into these lands and ensure all such projects can gain coverage, especially in specific national parks and federal jurisdictions. The EPA is asking for public comments on the proposed changes, and feedback can be submitted until January 13, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Arkansas's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program. These changes have been reviewed and are believed to meet all necessary requirements for approval. The EPA also plans to officially recognize and include these updates in federal regulations. They are inviting the public to submit comments on this proposal until February 8, 2021, via their online portal or by email. If no significant negative comments are received, the proposal will move forward without further public input.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated a part of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Air Regulations, which involve air pollution control requirements near state seaward boundaries. Specifically, this update affects the requirements for OCS sources near Massachusetts and involves removing two state provisions from the federal regulations as they are either redundant or irrelevant to air quality standards. This rule will ensure that the OCS regulations are in line with onshore regulations and will be effective from January 27, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the final cancellation of certain pesticide registrations and amendments for chlorpyrifos products, as requested by the registrants. This action, effective December 12, 2024, aims to terminate certain uses of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide, following a period of public comment and under the provisions of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The order also outlines the conditions for selling, distributing, or using existing stocks of these products. EPA has determined that allowing the use of existing stocks for a limited time is not inconsistent with the purposes of FIFRA.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the final risk evaluation for diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The EPA has found that DIDP presents an unreasonable risk to human health, particularly to female workers of reproductive age, due to non-cancer effects like reduced offspring survival linked to inhalation exposure. The EPA will propose regulatory actions to manage these risks, focusing on preventing high exposure levels in certain work scenarios. This review and the ensuing actions are guided by TSCA's requirement to use the best available science to ensure chemical safety.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving updates to Ohio's State Implementation Plan for nitrogen oxide standards. These updates were submitted by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and involve minor changes to rule language and references to make them more current and accurate. The EPA sees these changes as noncontroversial and has decided to issue a direct final rule, which will take effect on February 28, 2025, unless negative feedback is received by January 29, 2025. If adverse comments are received, the rule will be withdrawn and addressed in a future proposal.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated five chemicals as High-Priority Substances for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This designation means these chemicals may pose an unreasonable risk to health or the environment, prompting further investigation and evaluation. The five chemicals identified are acetaldehyde, acrylonitrile, benzenamine, vinyl chloride, and 4,4′-methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) (MBOCA). EPA's decision follows a public consultation process, during which it received thousands of comments and additional information from the public and various organizations.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the air quality regulations in Jefferson County, Kentucky. These changes involve updating the standards for facilities that load gasoline to include new testing and recordkeeping rules for gasoline tank trucks, instead of requiring a pressure vacuum test sticker. The revisions aim to ensure these regulations are in line with the Clean Air Act and other federal standards. The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposal until February 22, 2021.

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.