# Environmental Protection Agency 98 documents across 21 days of the archive, 22 of them final rules. The five most recent days are below. [HTML](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/environmental-protection-agency/) · [the long-form archive](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/environmental-protection-agency/archive.md) · [the daily issue](https://downstream.sh/daily/index.md) ## Dates this agency has set that have not yet arrived | Date | Offset | What | Document | Agency | |---|---|---|---|---| | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Comments close | [Air Plan Approval; Commonwealth of Virginia; Transfer of Authority and Requests for Certain Public Hearings on Air Permits](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/13/2026-16564/air-plan-approval-commonwealth-of-virginia-transfer-of-authority-and-requests-for-certain-public) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Takes effect | [Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Clean Data Determination for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone Standard for the Missouri Portion of the St. Louis Nonattainment Area](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/13/2026-16515/air-plan-approval-missouri-clean-data-determination-for-the-2015-8-hour-ozone-standard-for-the) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Takes effect | [Air Plan Approval; Illinois; Clean Data Determination for the Illinois Portion of the St. Louis Area for the 2015 Ozone Standard](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/13/2026-16514/air-plan-approval-illinois-clean-data-determination-for-the-illinois-portion-of-the-st-louis-area) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Takes effect | [Determination of Attainment by the Attainment Date; 1997 Ozone Standards; California; Coachella Valley](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/13/2026-16511/determination-of-attainment-by-the-attainment-date-1997-ozone-standards-california-coachella-valley) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Takes effect | [Determination of Attainment by the Attainment Date and Clean Data Determination for the 2012 Annual Fine Particulate Standard; Plumas County, California](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/13/2026-16510/determination-of-attainment-by-the-attainment-date-and-clean-data-determination-for-the-2012-annual) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Takes effect | [Approval of Source-Specific Air Quality Implementation Plan; New York; Big Six Towers Inc.](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16627/approval-of-source-specific-air-quality-implementation-plan-new-york-big-six-towers-inc) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Comments close | [Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent for Recovery of Past Response Costs](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16579/notice-of-proposed-administrative-settlement-agreement-and-order-on-consent-for-recovery-of-past) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Comments close | [Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent for De Minimins Contributors](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16578/notice-of-proposed-administrative-settlement-agreement-and-order-on-consent-for-de-minimins) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Comments close | [Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent for Recovery of Past Response Costs](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16577/notice-of-proposed-administrative-settlement-agreement-and-order-on-consent-for-recovery-of-past) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Comments close | [Air Plan Approval; Virginia; 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Second Maintenance Plan for the Madison and Page Counties (Shenandoah National Park) Area](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16575/air-plan-approval-virginia-1997-8-hour-ozone-national-ambient-air-quality-standard-second) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Comments close | [Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Moderate Attainment Plan Elements for the 2015 8-Hour Ozone Standard for the Missouri Portion of the St. Louis Nonattainment Area](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16571/air-plan-approval-missouri-moderate-attainment-plan-elements-for-the-2015-8-hour-ozone-standard-for) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-14 | +3d | Comments close | [Air Plan Approval; Iowa; Interstate Transport Requirements for the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide Standard](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16570/air-plan-approval-iowa-interstate-transport-requirements-for-the-2010-sulfur-dioxide-standard) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-15 | +4d | Comments close | [U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Contractor and Subcontractor Access to Confidential Business Information (CBI) Submitted Under Clean Air Act (CAA), Act To Prevent Pollution From Ships (APPS), and American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18289/us-environmental-protection-agency-epa-contractor-and-subcontractor-access-to-confidential-business) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-16 | +5d | Comments close | [Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC); Notice of Charter Reestablishment; Request for Nominations](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/17/2026-16755/pesticide-program-dialogue-committee-ppdc-notice-of-charter-reestablishment-request-for-nominations) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-16 | +5d | Comments close | [Receipt of Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities-May 2026](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/17/2026-16724/receipt-of-pesticide-petitions-filed-for-residues-of-pesticide-chemicals-in-or-on-various) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-16 | +5d | Comments close | [Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Uses (May 2026)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/17/2026-16721/pesticide-product-registration-receipt-of-applications-for-new-uses-may-2026) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-17 | +6d | Comments close | [Air Plan Approval; Mississippi; 2010 1-Hour SO2 NAAQS Transport Infrastructure](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/27/2026-17503/air-plan-approval-mississippi-2010-1-hour-so2-naaqs-transport-infrastructure) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-17 | +6d | Comments close | [Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Cincinnati-Hamilton Area Limited Maintenance Plan for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/27/2026-17502/air-plan-approval-kentucky-cincinnati-hamilton-area-limited-maintenance-plan-for-the-1997-8-hour) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-17 | +6d | Comments close | [Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Louisville Area Limited Maintenance Plan for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/27/2026-17501/air-plan-approval-kentucky-louisville-area-limited-maintenance-plan-for-the-1997-8-hour-ozone-naaqs) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-18 | +7d | Comments close | [Air Plan Approval; South Carolina; Minor Source Permit Program Revisions](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/19/2026-16937/air-plan-approval-south-carolina-minor-source-permit-program-revisions) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-18 | +7d | Comments close | [Air Plan Partial Approval and Partial Conditional Approval; South Carolina; Control of Oxides of Nitrogen and Source Testing Requirements](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/19/2026-16932/air-plan-partial-approval-and-partial-conditional-approval-south-carolina-control-of-oxides-of) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-18 | +7d | Comments close | [Air Plan Approval; South Carolina; Minor Source Permit Program Revisions](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/19/2026-16930/air-plan-approval-south-carolina-minor-source-permit-program-revisions) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-21 | +10d | Comments close | [Proposed Deletion From the National Priorities List](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16994/proposed-deletion-from-the-national-priorities-list) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-21 | +10d | Takes effect | [Air Plan Approval; SC; Department Name Change](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16990/air-plan-approval-sc-department-name-change) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-21 | +10d | Takes effect | [Air Plan Approval; Arizona; Attainment Plan for the Hayden SO2 Nonattainment Area for the 1971 and 2010 Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standards](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16989/air-plan-approval-arizona-attainment-plan-for-the-hayden-so2-nonattainment-area-for-the-1971-and) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-21 | +10d | Takes effect | [Air Plan Approval; Wisconsin; Moderate Attainment Plan Elements for Wisconsin's 2015 Ozone Standard Areas](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16986/air-plan-approval-wisconsin-moderate-attainment-plan-elements-for-wisconsins-2015-ozone-standard) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-21 | +10d | Comments close | [Receipt of Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities-June 2026](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16976/receipt-of-pesticide-petitions-filed-for-residues-of-pesticide-chemicals-in-or-on-various) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-21 | +10d | Comments close | [Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Active Ingredients (June 2026)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16974/pesticide-product-registration-receipt-of-applications-for-new-active-ingredients-june-2026) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-21 | +10d | Comments close | [Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New Uses (June 2026)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16971/pesticide-product-registration-receipt-of-applications-for-new-uses-june-2026) | Environmental Protection Agency | | 2026-09-21 | +10d | Comments close | [Proposed Settlement Agreement, Unreasonable Delay Claim Regarding Natural Resources Defense Council's Petition To Revoke Tolerances for Neonicotinoid Pesticides](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16938/proposed-settlement-agreement-unreasonable-delay-claim-regarding-natural-resources-defense-councils) | Environmental Protection Agency | ## 11 September 2026 — 5 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-11.md) ### Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency 91 FR 57866 · FR Doc. 2026-18580 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-11/pdf/2026-18580.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18580/environmental-impact-statements-notice-of-availability) ### Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal Collection and Request for Comment; Soil and Non-Soil Fumigant Risk Mitigation *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Soil and Non- Soil Fumigant Risk Mitigation (EPA ICR No. 2451.04 and OMB Control No. 2070-0197). This ICR represents a renewal of an existing ICR that is currently approved through April 30, 2027. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collection that is summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment. - **Comments close** 10 November 2026 (in 60 days) 91 FR 57867 · FR Doc. 2026-18556 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-11/pdf/2026-18556.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18556/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-renewal-collection-and-request-for-comment-soil) ### Wisconsin: Approval of State Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program *Proposed Rule* — Environmental Protection Agency The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to approve the Wisconsin Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) partial permit program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). After reviewing the CCR permit program application submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), EPA has preliminarily determined that Wisconsin's CCR permit program meets the standard for partial approval under RCRA. If approved, Wisconsin's CCR permit program will operate in lieu of the Federal CCR program, with the exception of the specific provisions noted below. EPA is seeking comment on this proposal during a 60-day public comment period and will hold an online public hearing on EPA's preliminary approval of Wisconsin's partial CCR permit program. - **Comments close** 10 November 2026 (in 60 days) 91 FR 57842 · FR Doc. 2026-18552 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-11/pdf/2026-18552.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18552/wisconsin-approval-of-state-coal-combustion-residuals-permit-program) ### Ortho-Phthalaldehyde; Receipt of Application for Emergency Exemption, Solicitation of Public Comment *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency EPA is announcing a specific exemption reauthorization request from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to use the pesticide ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA, CAS No. 643-79-8) to treat the coolant fluid of the internal active thermal control system (IATCS) of the International Space Station (ISS) to control aerobic/ microaerophilic bacteria in the aqueous coolant. The applicant proposes the use of a new chemical that has not been registered by EPA. Therefore, in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, EPA is soliciting a 15-day public comment before making the decision whether to grant the exemption. - **Comments close** 28 September 2026 (in 17 days) 91 FR 57868 · FR Doc. 2026-18542 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-11/pdf/2026-18542.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18542/ortho-phthalaldehyde-receipt-of-application-for-emergency-exemption-solicitation-of-public-comment) ### Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), EPA hereby provides notice of a meeting for the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) on the date and time described below. This meeting will be open to the public. For information on public attendance and participation, please see registration details under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. 91 FR 57869 · FR Doc. 2026-18524 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-11/pdf/2026-18524.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18524/local-government-advisory-committee-lgac) ## 10 September 2026 — 2 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-10.md) > The Environmental Protection Agency published notices requesting comment on two information collection renewals under the Toxic Substances Control Act. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/environmental-protection-agency/#s-2026-09-10 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal Collection and Request for Comment; User Fees for the Administration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): User Fees for the Administration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (EPA ICR No. 2569.07 and OMB Control No. 2070-0208). This ICR represents a renewal of an existing ICR that is currently approved through May 31, 2027. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collection that is summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment. - **Comments close** 9 November 2026 (in 59 days) 91 FR 57592 · FR Doc. 2026-18435 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-10/pdf/2026-18435.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/10/2026-18435/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-renewal-collection-and-request-for-comment-user) ### Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal Collection and Request for Comment; Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under TSCA Section 6(h) *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under TSCA Section 6(h) identified by EPA ICR No. 2599.04 and OMB Control No. 2070-0213. This ICR represents a renewal of an existing ICR that is currently approved through April 31, 2027. In addition, this renewal consolidates the information collections covered under EPA ICR No. 2779.02 and OMB Control No. 2070-0230 with EPA ICR No. 2599.04. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collection that is summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment. - **Comments close** 9 November 2026 (in 59 days) 91 FR 57593 · FR Doc. 2026-18434 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-10/pdf/2026-18434.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/10/2026-18434/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-renewal-collection-and-request-for-comment) ## 9 September 2026 — 11 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-09.md) > The EPA approved Indiana's and New York's state air quality implementation plans and proposed supplemental rulemaking on the definition of waters covered by the Clean Water Act. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/environmental-protection-agency/#s-2026-09-09 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Air Plan Approvals; Indiana; Prong 4 (Visibility) for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard *Rule* — Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a portion of Indiana's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission regarding the infrastructure requirements in Clean Air Act (CAA) section 110 for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each State's air quality management program are adequate to meet the State's responsibilities under the CAA. The EPA finds that Indiana's infrastructure submission fulfills CAA requirements for a State's SIP to contain adequate provisions prohibiting emissions that will interfere with required visibility protection measures in any other State's SIP. The EPA proposed to approve this action on April 10, 2026, and received no adverse comments. - **Takes effect** 9 October 2026 (in 28 days) 91 FR 57262 · FR Doc. 2026-18334 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18334.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18334/air-plan-approvals-indiana-prong-4-visibility-for-the-2015-ozone-national-ambient-air-quality) ### Air Plan Approval; New York; Interstate Transport Requirements for the 2010 SO2 NAAQS *Rule* — Environmental Protection Agency The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of New York for purpose of demonstrating that the State satisfies the interstate transport requirements, also known as the "good neighbor" provision of the Clean Air Act (CAA), for the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). Under the good neighbor provision, each State's implementation plan must contain adequate provisions prohibiting the interstate transport of air pollution in amounts that will either contribute significantly to nonattainment, or interfere with maintenance, of the NAAQS in any other State. This action is being taken in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act. - **Takes effect** 9 October 2026 (in 28 days) 91 FR 57260 · FR Doc. 2026-18324 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18324.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18324/air-plan-approval-new-york-interstate-transport-requirements-for-the-2010-so2-naaqs) ### Updated Definition of “Waters of the United States” *Proposed Rule · significant under E.O. 12866* — Defense Department · Engineers Corps · Environmental Protection Agency The purpose of this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking is for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army ("the agencies") to supplement and seek additional comment on certain aspects of an earlier proposal, published on November 20, 2025, to revise the regulations defining the scope of waters federally covered under the Clean Water Act in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. As stated in the agencies' November 20, 2025 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the agencies intend for this rulemaking to provide greater regulatory certainty and increase Clean Water Act program predictability and consistency by clarifying the definition of "waters of the United States." After consideration of the public comments received on the NPRM, the agencies are issuing this notice to supplement the NPRM with additional regulatory options on certain aspects of the proposed rule. - **Comments close** 9 October 2026 (in 28 days) 91 FR 57284 · FR Doc. 2026-18317 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18317.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18317/updated-definition-of-waters-of-the-united-states) ### Air Plan Approval; Reconsideration and Repeal of Air Plan Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval of North Dakota's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period *Proposed Rule* — Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing to repeal a final rule published in the Federal Register on December 2, 2024, partially approving and partially disapproving North Dakota's 2022 regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission for the second implementation period. As a result, the EPA is proposing to approve the portions of North Dakota's 2022 SIP submission for the second implementation period that were disapproved in the EPA's 2024 partial approval/partial disapproval. In the December 2024 final rule, the EPA determined that North Dakota submitted a regional haze SIP that did not meet all the statutory and regulatory requirements for the regional haze second implementation period. On January 31, 2025, and February 6, 2025, EPA received petitions for reconsideration from the State of North Dakota, Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Lignite Energy Council (LEC), Rainbow Energy Center, and the Coyote Station Co-Owners. On January 31, 2025, the State of North Dakota, Montana-Dakota Utilities Company, NACCO Natural Resources Corporation, Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Rainbow Energy Center, and Lignite Energy Center filed petitions for review in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. EPA granted reconsideration on April 30, 2025, sending letters to the State of North Dakota, Basin Electric, LEC, Rainbow Energy Center, and Coyote Station Co-Owners. The petitions for review were held in abeyance by the Eighth Circuit on June 4, 2025 pending the administrative reconsideration process. - **Comments close** 9 October 2026 (in 28 days) 91 FR 57302 · FR Doc. 2026-18290 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18290.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18290/air-plan-approval-reconsideration-and-repeal-of-air-plan-partial-approval-and-partial-disapproval-of) ### U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Contractor and Subcontractor Access to Confidential Business Information (CBI) Submitted Under Clean Air Act (CAA), Act To Prevent Pollution From Ships (APPS), and American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM) *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency The United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) intends to authorize a contractor and several subcontractors to access information that will be submitted to the EPA under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS), and the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM) that may be claimed as, or may be determined to be, confidential business information (CBI). - **Comments close** 15 September 2026 (in 4 days) 91 FR 57337 · FR Doc. 2026-18289 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18289.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18289/us-environmental-protection-agency-epa-contractor-and-subcontractor-access-to-confidential-business) ### Approval of Clean Air Act General Permit Requests for Coverage for New or Modified Minor Source Hot Mix Asphalt Plants in Indian Country *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency On various dates, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued approvals to Yavapai-Apache Sand and Rock, Navajo Engineering and Construction Authority (NECA), and Fann Contracting, Inc. ("Permittees") under the Clean Air Act's Tribal Minor New Source Review (NSR) Program. The EPA approved these Requests for Coverage under the General Air Quality Permit for New or Modified Minor Source Hot Mix Asphalt Plants in Indian Country ("HMA Plants General Permit") for Yavapai-Apache Sand and Rock, the NECA Portable Hot Mix Asphalt Plant, the N12 Portable Hot Mix Asphalt Plant, and the Kayenta Hot Plant Site ("Sources"). These approvals authorized the construction and operation of these Sources under the Tribal Minor NSR Program. 91 FR 57335 · FR Doc. 2026-18288 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18288.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18288/approval-of-clean-air-act-general-permit-requests-for-coverage-for-new-or-modified-minor-source-hot) ### Publication of Notification of Coverage Under the Air Quality Permit by Rule for New or Modified True Minor Source Gasoline Dispensing Facilities in Indian Country for Costco Fuel Facility, Location No. 1834 *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency On July 10, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region IX posted the Notification of Coverage (NOC) from the Costco Wholesale Corporation ("Permittee") under the Clean Air Act's Tribal Minor New Source Review (NSR) Program. The Permittee submitted the NOC under the Air Quality Permit by Rule for New or Modified True Minor Source Gasoline Dispensing Facilities in Indian Country ("GDF- PBR") for Costco Fuel Facility, Location No. 1834 ("Source"). The publication of the NOC is final agency action with respect to applicability of the GDF-PBR to the Source under the Tribal Minor NSR Program. 91 FR 57336 · FR Doc. 2026-18287 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18287.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18287/publication-of-notification-of-coverage-under-the-air-quality-permit-by-rule-for-new-or-modified) ### Approval of Clean Air Act General Permit Requests for Coverage for New or Modified Minor Source Stone Quarrying, Crushing, and Screening Facilities in Indian Country *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency On various dates, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued approvals to Fisher Sand & Gravel--New Mexico, Inc., PG&E, LLC, and Archer Western ("Permittees") under the Clean Air Act's Tribal Minor New Source Review (NSR) Program. The EPA approved these Requests for Coverage under the General Air Quality Permit for New or Modified Minor Source Stone Quarrying, Crushing, and Screening Facilities in Indian Country ("SQCS General Permit") for Grey Mesa Gravel Pit, Ehrenberg Quarry, and San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant Rock Crusher ("Sources"). These approvals authorized the construction and operation of these Sources under the Tribal Minor NSR Program. 91 FR 57339 · FR Doc. 2026-18286 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18286.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18286/approval-of-clean-air-act-general-permit-requests-for-coverage-for-new-or-modified-minor-source) ### Approval of Clean Air Act General Permit Requests for Coverage for New or Modified Minor Source Concrete Batch Plants in Indian Country *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency On various dates, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued approvals to Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., FNF Construction, Inc., CEMEX Construction Materials South, LLC, and Core Ready Mix, LLC, ("Permittees") under the Clean Air Act's Tribal Minor New Source Review (NSR) Program. The EPA approved these Requests for Coverage under the General Air Quality Permit for New or Modified Minor Source Concrete Batch Plants in Indian Country ("Concrete Batch Plants General Permit") for Window Rock Airport, Navajo Nation Crushing/Screening Operation, CEMEX--Higley Plant, Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc., Portable Concrete Batch Plant Facility, and Core Ready Mix Higley Plant ("Sources"). These approvals authorized the construction and operation of these Sources under the Tribal Minor NSR Program. 91 FR 57336 · FR Doc. 2026-18285 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18285.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18285/approval-of-clean-air-act-general-permit-requests-for-coverage-for-new-or-modified-minor-source) ### Public Water System Supervision Program Revision for Puerto Rico; Notice of Approval and Opportunity To Request Public Hearing *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency Public notice is hereby given that the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has revised its approved Public Water System Supervision Program. Puerto Rico has adopted drinking water regulations for the Consumer Confidence Report Rule Revisions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that Puerto Rico's revised regulations meet all minimum Federal requirements, and that they are no less stringent than the corresponding Federal regulations. Therefore, the EPA has decided to tentatively approve the Territory program revisions. All interested parties may request a public hearing. 91 FR 57341 · FR Doc. 2026-18284 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18284.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18284/public-water-system-supervision-program-revision-for-puerto-rico-notice-of-approval-and-opportunity) ### Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Proposed Revised Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Public Comment on EPA Requested Non-Substantive Changes to Information Collect Requests for General Performance Reporting for Assistance Programs, Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data, and National Estuary Program *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit non-substantive changes for three information collection requests (ICRs), "General Performance Reporting for Assistance Programs" (EPA ICR Number 2802.01, OMB Control Number 2090-0038), "Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data" (EPA ICR Number 2804.01, OMB Control Number 2090-0039), and "National Estuary Program" (EPA ICR Number 1500.11, OMB Control Number 2040-0138) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed changes to these information collection instruments as described below. This is a request for non-substantive changes of these ICRs, which are currently approved through January 31, 2028. This document allows for 30 days for public comments. - **Comments close** 9 October 2026 (in 28 days) 91 FR 57340 · FR Doc. 2026-18281 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-09/pdf/2026-18281.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/09/2026-18281/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-for) ## 8 September 2026 — 1 document [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-08.md) > The Environmental Protection Agency published a notice of availability for environmental impact statements. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/environmental-protection-agency/#s-2026-09-08 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency 91 FR 57148 · FR Doc. 2026-18198 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-08/pdf/2026-18198.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/08/2026-18198/environmental-impact-statements-notice-of-availability) ## 4 September 2026 — 4 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-04.md) > The EPA published four documents: two notices on information collection activities and a chemical risk evaluation, a proposed rule revising pollutant discharge definitions, and a final rule extending renewable fuel reporting deadline. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/environmental-protection-agency/#s-2026-09-04 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards (Renewal) *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards (Renewal) (EPA ICR Number 2621.03, OMB Control Number 2060- 0741) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through May 31, 2027. This notice allows for 60 days for public comments. - **Comments close** 3 November 2026 (in 53 days) 91 FR 56884 · FR Doc. 2026-18168 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18168.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18168/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-information-collection-request-comment-request) ### Updates to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Definitions and Exclusions *Proposed Rule* — Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to revise a regulatory definition under the Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting regulations pertaining to discharges in the contiguous zone and ocean. The proposal would revise the regulatory definition of "discharge of a pollutant" to reflect and faithfully implement the statutory exclusion of vessels and other floating craft that add pollutants in the contiguous zone or the ocean from inclusion in the definition of "discharge of a pollutant" or "discharge", and thus, from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program requirements. The proposed rulemaking would also make conforming and clarifying changes to the NPDES regulatory exclusion for vessels and other floating craft. The effect of these changes would be that the addition of pollutants by a vessel or other floating craft in the contiguous zone or the ocean that is not secured to the seabed would not be a discharge and would not require CWA NPDES permit authorization to add pollutants to those waters. - **Comments close** 19 October 2026 (in 38 days) 91 FR 56819 · FR Doc. 2026-18134 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18134.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18134/updates-to-the-national-pollutant-discharge-elimination-system-definitions-and-exclusions) ### Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Extension of 2025 Compliance Reporting Deadline *Rule* — Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance reporting deadline for the 2025 compliance year from September 1, 2026, to October 1, 2026. - **Takes effect** 4 September 2026 (7 days ago) 91 FR 56780 · FR Doc. 2026-18132 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18132.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18132/renewable-fuel-standard-rfs-program-extension-of-2025-compliance-reporting-deadline) ### 1,2-Dichloropropane Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comment *Notice* — Environmental Protection Agency The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is announcing the availability of and seeking public comment on a draft risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 1,2- dichloropropane. The purpose of risk evaluations under TSCA is to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment under the conditions of use (COUs), including unreasonable risk to potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulations identified as relevant to the risk evaluation by EPA, and without consideration of costs or non-risk factors. EPA is seeking comment on the draft risk evaluation for 1,2-dichloropropane. - **Comments close** 3 November 2026 (in 53 days) 91 FR 56882 · FR Doc. 2026-18117 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18117.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18117/12-dichloropropane-draft-risk-evaluation-under-the-toxic-substances-control-act-tsca-notice-of) ## Earlier 16 further days are in the [long-form archive](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/environmental-protection-agency/archive.md). ## Ask an assistant instead Everything on this page is also a tool call. Add `mcp.downstream.sh` as an MCP server — no key, no account — then paste this: ``` Using the Downstream MCP server at mcp.downstream.sh, call whats_new_since with agency "Environmental Protection Agency" since 2026-09-04, then summarise what changed and list every deadline it created. ``` Reaches `whats_new_since`. 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