Recent Environmental Protection Agency regulations affecting small businesses

EPA finalizes pesticide tolerances for hydrogen cyanide and other compounds under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requirements following registration review determinations.

EPA proposes technology review of hazardous air pollutant standards for crude oil and natural gas production and transmission facilities, maintaining current emission standards while proposing new methanol controls and optional expanded regulations …

The EPA seeks nominations for the 2026 Environmental Financial Advisory Board to advise on reducing environmental protection costs and increasing private investment; appointments announced June 22, 2026.

EPA seeks public comments through a 60-day period on its renewal of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System information collection request (ICR No. 0229.25), currently approved through July 31, 2026.

EPA received an experimental use permit application from Google LLC for Wolbachia pipientis in Aedes albopictus mosquitoes and seeks public comments by the stated deadline.

Federal environmental impact statements are available for public review and comment on proposed projects that may significantly affect the human environment.

The EPA establishes maximum residue tolerances for the pesticide methoxyfenozide on specified food and feed commodities under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

EPA approves Virginia's state implementation plan revision amending the operating permit for GP Big Island, LLC's pulp and paper mill to limit visibility-impairing air emissions under the Clean Air Act.

EPA approves Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District's revised State Implementation Plan regulating nitrogen oxide emissions from Portland cement kilns under the Clean Air Act.

The EPA corrects typographical errors in its February 24, 2026 final rule repealing specific amendments to Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units, effective April 27, 2026.

The EPA approves Pennsylvania's redesignation of Allegheny County from nonattainment to attainment status for the 2012 annual fine particulate matter air quality standard.

EPA approves Arizona's state implementation plan revisions ensuring the state prohibits emissions that significantly contribute to fine particulate matter nonattainment or air quality degradation in other states under 2012 standards.

EPA proposes CERCLA settlement requiring City of Tucson to construct treatment system for PFAS contamination at Tucson International Airport Area Superfund Site with covenant not to sue.

EPA proposes to approve Arizona's Maricopa County Air Quality Department revision allowing fleet owners to generate emission reduction credits through vehicle retrofits or replacements for use as offsets in the Nonattainment New Source Review progra…

EPA's Office of Finance and Administration is modifying its Compass system of records to add a new routine use for debt collection, accounts payable, and budget tracking as required by Executive Order 14249 and OMB Memorandum M-25-32.