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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a final guidance document to assist air agencies in preparing State Implementation Plans for areas that do not meet air quality standards for ozone and particulate matter. This guidance focuses on ensuring that plans include contingency measures, which are required actions that will be implemented if a state fails to meet air quality goals. The document includes updated methods for calculating these measures, provides guidance on creating justifications if feasible measures cannot be found, and suggests changes to the timing of implementing these measures after a triggering event. Public comments were considered in finalizing this guidance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved parts of California's plan to meet air quality standards in the Coachella Valley for ozone levels set in 1997. They approved demonstrations showing reasonable progress and efforts to offset vehicle emissions. The decision follows public comments and reviews of the plan, confirming the approach is scientifically valid and doesn't delay attainment of air quality goals. The action is consistent with the Clean Air Act and doesn't add new requirements beyond those already established by California law.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized technical corrections to rules concerning the regulation of hazardous waste. These adjustments clarify previous rules for entities such as waste generators and healthcare facilities. The changes address the handling of various types of hazardous waste, focusing on precise terms and regulations for different generator categories. The EPA also outlines responses to public comments and explains how these adjustments apply to states already authorized to manage their hazardous waste programs.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on its proposed decisions regarding four pesticides: alpha methyl mannoside, Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297, Pepino mosaic virus strain CH2 isolate 1906, and sheep fat. The EPA proposes that no further review is required at this time, as these pesticides meet federal safety standards, showing low levels of toxicity and exposure. Public comments on these proposals are open until February 10, 2025, and should be submitted via the EPA's online portal. The EPA aims to ensure these decisions align with its commitment to environmental justice and user safety.

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) has released its comments on various Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) submitted by other federal agencies. Some key projects mentioned include the East Locust Creek Watershed Revised Plan in Missouri, the Crimson Solar Project in California, and the King of Prussia Rail Extension Project in Pennsylvania. The document also notes revisions and corrections to previously announced projects, like the Stella Restoration Project. Public comment periods for these projects are specified, and the EPA provides a link for accessing their comment letters online.

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) has established new tolerances for residues of the herbicide orthosulfamuron on certain agricultural commodities like almond hulls, tree nuts, and small fruit vine climbing plants, excluding fuzzy kiwifruit. Nichino America, Inc. requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). This decision follows a review of scientific data, ensuring that the pesticide is safe for humans, including sensitive groups like infants and children. The regulation is effective as of February 17, 2021, while any objections or requests for a hearing are due by April 19, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final cancellation order for the use of chlorpyrifos on asparagus, following a request by Gharda Chemicals International, Inc. The cancellation is effective from January 3, 2025, meaning the sale and distribution of existing stocks are allowed until April 30, 2025, and food use until June 30, 2025. The EPA received two comments on this action, one supporting the cancellation and another expressing concern about health risks posed by leftover stock. The EPA found these concerns did not conflict with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) due to limited existing stocks and time for use.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request titled "Water Quality Standards Regulation" to the Office of Management and Budget for review. This request, referred to as an extension, is tied to standards aimed at protecting water quality in the United States. The public is invited to submit comments until March 31, 2025. The collection involves various entities, including states, territories, and Tribes, and is estimated to take about 493,362 hours annually, costing around $25 million in labor and operational expenses.