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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit a request to renew an existing information collection related to air monitoring methods. The EPA is asking for public comments on the proposed collection, which aims to determine if certain air monitoring techniques can be classified as reference or equivalent methods under their regulations. Manufacturers seeking EPA approval for their air monitoring products must follow specific testing protocols and submit their results to the EPA. The agency is looking at maintaining the current level of respondents and costs, with no expected increase in time or expense from the previously approved collection.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the reinstatement of two forms related to CERCLA (a federal environmental program). These forms are needed when someone wants to take action to clean up hazardous substances and then claim reimbursement from a special fund. The EPA is asking for public comments on this proposal before they submit it to the OMB. The total estimated cost of responding to this action is about $11,828.67 per year, and it would affect approximately two respondents annually.

The Department of Justice has proposed a change to a Consent Decree related to violations of the Clean Air Act by Ohio Fresh Eggs, LLC and its associated entities. The original decree required the company to reduce pollution from facilities housing egg-laying chickens. The proposed change aims to address continued violations by implementing alternative solutions approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and imposing penalties totaling $5,816,250. The public is invited to comment on this proposal within 30 days of its announcement, and the details can be reviewed on the Department of Justice's website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it is removing one site and partially removing three sites from the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) because their cleanup efforts under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) have been completed. Despite these deletions, further actions may still be taken at these sites if necessary in the future. For one site, called the Del Amo site, the EPA addressed public concerns about contamination by clarifying that the partial deletion only affects areas where cleanup goals have been met and does not include groundwater. The EPA plans to keep certain controls in place to protect against potential risks in these areas.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a correction for a previously published rule regarding air quality standards for particulate matter, particularly focusing on PM2.5 standards. The final rule, originally published in March 2024, had errors in its text about deadlines for state plans and technical descriptions for air quality monitors. The EPA clarified that states must submit implementation plans within three years of the standards' announcement, not their effective date. Additionally, several technical corrections were made, such as updating measurement methods and fixing typographical errors, all of which don't change the rule's substance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has received applications to allow new uses for pesticide products that already contain registered active ingredients. The notice, published under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), invites the public to comment on these applications by March 10, 2021. The applications involve products such as fungicides containing cyprodinil, and herbicides containing bicyclopyrone, for use on various crops like leafy greens, bananas, and sweet potatoes. The public can submit their comments through several methods, including the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to change the designation of a certain area in Idaho from nonattainment to attainment status concerning air quality standards for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). This proposal would approve Idaho's plan to maintain air quality standards in this area through 2031, in line with the Clean Air Act. The plan includes improvements such as reducing emissions from wood smoke and ensuring continued monitoring of air quality. Public comments on this proposal are being accepted until March 19, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the approval of a change to the air quality plan for San Diego, California. This change involves removing a rule related to controlling emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from large wood product coating operations. The EPA determined this rule is no longer necessary under the Clean Air Act requirements, as it effectively revises the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) to reflect current needs. No public comments were received during the review period, so the EPA proceeded with approving this update.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request, titled General Performance Reporting for Assistance Programs, aims to gather information from entities receiving financial assistance from the EPA to better manage and evaluate its programs. Public comments on this collection request are encouraged and may be submitted until January 9, 2025. The request involves collecting performance reports, including work plans and interim and final reports, from approximately 2,662 respondents annually, with an estimated total burden of 87,088 hours each year.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed settlement agreement related to legal cases concerning the pesticide registrations of cyantraniliprole, specifically addressing claims under the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Fungicide Act. This follows legal actions by the Center for Biological Diversity that aimed to compel the EPA to fulfill requirements under the Endangered Species Act. The EPA is inviting public comments on this proposed agreement until January 2, 2025. The agency aims to uphold the settlement terms unless the comments suggest otherwise.