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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an existing information collection, called the Consolidated Air Rule, which applies to facilities in the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry. This rule helps ensure compliance with various environmental regulations by offering a single, consolidated set of requirements. Public comments on the proposal are being requested until January 27, 2025. The EPA reports an increase in the estimated reporting burden due to a rise in facilities choosing this compliance method and industry growth.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve two updates to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) from Texas. These updates detail how the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston-Galveston-Brazoria areas meet the Clean Air Act requirements for enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance, as well as rules for controlling new sources of air pollution. Texas has shown that the measures already in place comply with federal guidelines for areas struggling with serious ozone pollution. The public can submit comments on this proposal until March 31, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request from Illinois to change the air quality status of Alton Township in Madison County from nonattainment to attainment for the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard. This decision is based on proven improvements in air quality due to reduced SO2 emissions. Along with the redesignation, Illinois' maintenance plan has been approved to ensure the area continues to meet air quality standards. This final rule will take effect on January 29, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it received requests from pesticide registrants to voluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations. This action is governed by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and unless there are significant public comments or the requests are withdrawn, the EPA intends to approve these cancellations post the comment period ending August 16, 2021. If approved, selling, distributing, or using the affected pesticides will only be allowed if it complies with EPA's final order terms. The EPA is also allowing for a 180-day comment period for voluntary cancellations concerning minor agricultural uses, according to FIFRA requirements.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed modification to a consent decree with a court in New Jersey, involving the lawsuit between the United States and The Sherwin-Williams Company. This modification includes Sherwin-Williams performing a cleanup remedy selected by the EPA at the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Site. The public has 30 days to comment on this modification. The document mentions where to access the proposed modification online and how to request a paper copy.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a rule to update standards for Primary Magnesium Refining, aimed at improving air quality and protecting public health and the environment. The proposed regulation will ensure that emissions of hazardous air pollutants, such as chlorine, are better controlled. The EPA is planning to eliminate exemptions previously allowed during startup, shutdown, and malfunction periods and include new work practice standards for malfunction events. Additionally, the proposal requires electronic reporting to streamline data handling and improve compliance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given Illinois the final go-ahead to make changes to its hazardous waste program as per the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). These changes relate to rules published in a proposed rule on July 30, 2020, which had received public support and no negative feedback. This decision confirms that Illinois' updated rules are just as strong and reliable as federal standards. The authorization is effective from February 9, 2021, and does not impose any new requirements beyond what the state law already has in place.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a plan from Pennsylvania to maintain air quality standards for ozone in Erie County. This plan ensures Erie County stays within the safe limits for ozone levels specified by the 1997 standards for an additional 10 years, up until 2027. The EPA is open to public comments on this proposal until March 11, 2021. The plan includes measures such as emissions inventories, maintaining air quality monitoring, and a commitment to take action if ozone levels rise.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the final 2026 Pesticide General Permit (2026 PGP), which will be effective from October 31, 2026, and expire on October 30, 2031. This permit replaces the existing 2021 PGP and authorizes certain discharges from pesticide applications into U.S. waters, following specific conditions. The permit applies nationwide where the EPA has authority and retains most of the previous rules but includes some updates and clarifications. It reflects input from tribal consultations and public comments, yet the EPA anticipates minimal additional cost for permit holders under the new requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a notice about a recommendation from the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC). The recommendation suggests that Pennsylvania should be required to limit nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions from coal-fired power plants, ensuring that existing pollution control technologies are optimized daily during the ozone season. The goal of these measures is to help reduce pollution and ensure that areas downwind, like Philadelphia and New York City, can meet national air quality standards. The public is invited to submit comments on this recommendation by March 8, 2021, and a public hearing will be held on February 2, 2021.