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- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Request for Contractor Access to TSCA Confidential Business information (CBI)April 23, 2026
EPA seeks OMB approval for an extension of its information collection request for contractor access to TSCA confidential business information; public comments due 30 days from this notice, with current approval expiring April 30, 2026.
- Pesticide Tolerances; Implementing Registration Review Decisions for Certain Pesticides (Hydrogen Cyanide, et al.)April 22, 2026
EPA finalizes pesticide tolerances for hydrogen cyanide and other compounds under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requirements following registration review determinations.
- National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities; Technology Review and ReconsiderationApril 22, 2026
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 …
- Proposed Information Collection Request Supporting Statement for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program (Renewal)April 21, 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.
- 2026 Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB); Request for NominationsApril 21, 2026
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.
- Pesticide Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application; Comment Request (February 2026)April 20, 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.
- Methoxyfenozide; Pesticide TolerancesApril 17, 2026
The EPA establishes maximum residue tolerances for the pesticide methoxyfenozide on specified food and feed commodities under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
- Air Plan Approval; Virginia; Amendment to the State Operating Permit for GP Big Island, LLCApril 17, 2026
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.
- Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of AvailabilityApril 17, 2026
Federal environmental impact statements are available for public review and comment on proposed projects that may significantly affect the human environment.
- Air Plan Approval; California; Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District; Portland Cement KilnsApril 16, 2026
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.
- National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal; CorrectionApril 16, 2026
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.
- Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Redesignation Request for the Allegheny County Area for the 2012 Annual Fine Particulate Matter StandardApril 16, 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.
- Air Plan Approval; Arizona; Interstate Transport Requirements for the 2012 Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality StandardsApril 16, 2026
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.
- Tucson International Airport Area Site, Tucson, AZ; Notice of Proposed CERCLA Settlement Agreement for Removal ActionApril 16, 2026
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.
- Air Plan Revisions; Arizona; Maricopa County Air Quality Department; New Source Review; Emission Reduction CreditsApril 16, 2026
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…