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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew the collection of information related to federal standards for controlling radon emissions from uranium mill tailings. This renewal is necessary for maintaining public health safety by ensuring compliance with these standards. The EPA is asking for additional public comments on this information collection request, which involves the collection of records and inspection of facilities. The agency estimates a decrease in the number of respondents and associated burden compared to previous estimates.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a guidance memorandum to help individuals and authorities understand how to apply a Supreme Court decision related to the Clean Water Act. This guidance focuses on situations where pollutants travel through groundwater before reaching the U.S. waters. Although public comments were invited, this document is meant only to clarify existing laws and does not have the force of law itself. More information can be found online or by contacting the EPA directly.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to deny Kentucky's request to redesignate the Kentucky portion of the Louisville, KY-IN area from a nonattainment to an attainment zone for the 2015 8-hour ozone standards. This decision is based on the area's failure to meet the air quality standards due to violations recorded in 2023. The EPA is making no decisions on Kentucky's maintenance plan, nor on emissions budgets for nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds. Public comments on this proposed action are being accepted until February 3, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a final rule regarding air pollution control for municipal solid waste landfills in Missouri. The rule acknowledges measures submitted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to meet the Clean Air Act's requirements. This approval updates and incorporates specific state rules, setting guidelines to manage emissions effectively and replacing existing federal plans in Missouri. The final rule will take effect on January 15, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule establishing deadlines for states to submit revisions to their air quality plans when a region is reclassified as having worse ozone pollution. This rule specifies the requirements for new deadlines when areas are reclassified under the Clean Air Act, aiming to ensure consistent and timely submission of needed plans to improve air quality. The rule also simplifies the process by removing some past obligations that no longer apply once an area has been reclassified. These changes help to ensure that areas meet national air quality standards effectively.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Ohio's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for nitrogen oxide standards. These changes were submitted by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on November 4, 2024, and include minor updates to the language and referenced materials in the rules. The goal of these revisions is to help Ohio meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for nitrogen dioxide. Public comments on this proposal are welcome until January 29, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a change to Indiana's State Implementation Plan (SIP). This change involves updating Indiana's rules on emissions reporting to match the requirements set by the Clean Air Act. The new rule will require businesses in Clark and Floyd counties, which have high levels of air pollution, to report their emissions annually. Meanwhile, Lawrenceburg Township in Dearborn County and LaPorte County will no longer have to report emissions since they have met previous air quality standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is suggesting changes to California's state implementation plan (SIP) for handling carbon monoxide (CO) in three areas: Chico, Modesto, and Stockton. This proposal would remove certain CO contingency measures and monitoring needs, as past data shows CO levels have been consistently low and well within safe limits. The EPA is confident that these changes won't harm air quality standards since CO emissions have significantly decreased over the years. They are asking for public feedback on these changes by April 30, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a virtual meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council on January 9, 2025. The meeting will discuss a proposed regulation for perchlorate in drinking water as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act. The public can attend and provide oral or written comments, and instructions for participation and accessibility accommodations are available on the EPA's website. The council advises the EPA on water-related policies and functions.

The Environmental Protection Agency corrected an error in a previously published proposed rule document related to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. The mistake was found in the DATES section of the document on page 94633, where the date "December 30, 2025" was incorrectly listed and should be corrected to "December 30, 2024". This correction ensures the accurate timeline for the proposed rule's actions.