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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposal to extend the Information Collection Request (ICR) for Hydrochloric Acid Production under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). This extension, involving facilities that produce significant emissions, aims to ensure compliance with established pollution control standards. Comments can be submitted until March 31, 2025, and the EPA estimates the total yearly burden to be 21,900 hours, costing about $2,980,000. This proposal does not anticipate significant changes in industry growth or costs.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for review and approval of an information collection request related to municipal solid waste landfills to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request is an extension for rules compliance and involves submitting notifications, conducting performance tests, and keeping records, affecting about 190 landfill operators. The EPA is seeking additional public comment for 30 days, and the estimated annual burden of this requirement is 176,000 hours, costing approximately $12.5 million. The number of respondents and overall burden has increased due to new landfills becoming subject to stricter standards.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the release of the Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 16. This plan reviews and discusses potential updates to guidelines and standards for managing water pollution from industries. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the plan, including industrial rankings, review findings, and new studies by January 17, 2025. The EPA aims to enhance its planning and analysis tools through this input.

The Coast Guard has created a temporary safety zone in Sandusky Bay near the Jackson Street Pier in Sandusky, Ohio. This zone will be in effect from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on December 14, 2024, to protect people and the environment during a fireworks display by the City of Sandusky. People and boats are not allowed to enter this zone unless given explicit permission by the Captain of the Port in Detroit or a designated representative. The rule will ensure safety by preventing possible dangers such as collisions due to falling firework debris.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft report titled "Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2019" for public review. The EPA seeks public comments to improve the quality of this report before it is finalized in April 2021, as well as for future reports. The public is encouraged to submit their comments by March 15, 2021, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or via email. The report outlines U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 to 2019, using methods consistent with international guidelines.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to Indiana's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program, ensuring it aligns with federal requirements. These revisions, which satisfy federal standards, include both more stringent state measures and broader state coverage. Indiana's UST regulations are now enforceable at the federal level, though certain state-specific provisions are implemented independently. The action also clarifies that these changes do not affect areas recognized as Indian country.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes requested by the State of New Hampshire to revise its authorized programs to enable electronic reporting. These updates to the programs under the EPA aim to streamline processes by allowing electronic submissions instead of paper-based ones. The approval is part of the Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR), which ensures electronic reports are as reliable as physical documents. New Hampshire residents or organizations can request a public hearing on this decision within 30 days of its announcement in the Federal Register.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of a Record of Decision (ROD) for amendments to Resource Management Plans (RMPs) to support large-scale solar energy projects across public lands in 11 states. These amendments aim to update the management framework for solar energy development, ensuring better protection of significant resources while excluding about 131 million acres from solar development. Approximately 31 million acres remain potentially available for solar projects, with specific considerations such as proximity to transmission lines and previously disturbed land being factors for project approval. The decision seeks to advance solar energy while balancing other land uses and addressing consistent State and Federal planning methods.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a plan from Pennsylvania to maintain air quality standards for ozone in the Johnstown area. This plan is part of the state's efforts to meet the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard. The approval makes certain commitments federally enforceable as part of Pennsylvania's Implementation Plan. The plan focuses on ongoing air quality monitoring and measures to ensure that the area continues to meet required standards.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians' application to build and operate the Viejas Pit Stop, a new gasoline station, on their reservation in California. This approval is part of the EPA's Tribal Minor New Source Review Program, which ensures air quality standards are met. The EPA determined that the proposed gasoline station met all necessary criteria and is eligible for coverage under the existing permit. This decision is a final agency action that can be reviewed judicially only to confirm if the station qualifies for the permit.