EPA Sends Two California Marine Waivers to Congress for Review
EPA sent two California marine-emissions waiver decisions to Congress for possible review, but the action does not repeal rules affecting ports and vessels.
Clean Air Act
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EPA proposes to loosen “minor” air permit notice/comment—comments due Aug. 21
EPA’s July 1 proposal would remove the federal minimum for public notice and comment in SIP-based “minor” air NSR permits. Comments due Aug. 21, 2026.
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EPA’s final PCWP air-toxin rule takes effect July 6—what manufacturers must do
United States Midday Congress and Agency Update — EPA’s final PCWP NESHAP amendments took effect July 6, tightening MACT limits and compliance monitoring.
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White House HON relief: Annex I facilities get 2-year deadline extension
United States Evening White House and Congress Update—A July 13 proclamation grants 2-year HON compliance relief for chemical facilities named in Annex I.
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White House grants 2-year HON deadline exemption for annexed chemical plants
The White House issued a July 13, 2026 proclamation granting a 2-year EPA HON compliance exemption for annexed chemical facilities, shifting key deadlines.
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July 7 public hearing: Clark County weighs ozone plan for Las Vegas air quality
Las Vegas Valley residents could comment before Clark County’s July 7 hearing on a proposed 2015 ozone attainment plan update to the NV SIP.
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EPA proposes shifting Tier 4 vehicle pollution to MY 2029; comments due July 6
EPA’s proposed “Part 1” would stretch Tier 3 for certain new vehicles through 2027–2028 and start Tier 4 criteria pollution controls in MY 2029. Comments due July 6.
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United States: Freedom to Fix update—EPA clarifies emissions repairs & SEMA
United States White House and Federal Power Watch – After the June 29 memo, EPA recognizes SEMA’s SC‑E as tampering‑policy documentation for compliant emissions repairs.
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EPA’s Freedom to Fix guidance spells out repair access rules
EPA released updated Freedom to Fix guidance on emissions repairs, clarifying what manufacturers must provide and where repair ends and tampering begins.
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EPA proposes letting states decide how much public input minor air permits get
On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that would remove the current federal “minimum” public participation requirements for certain “minor” New Source Review (NSR) permits handled through State Implementation Plans (SIPs). If finalized, states and local air agencies would decide whether, when, and how long to provide public comment and hearing opportunities—so community experiences could vary more by location. EPA says the proposal would not change emission standards or weaken environmental protections.
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EPA proposes to streamline minor-air permits, issues offset guidance
EPA proposed to streamline minor-air permit reviews and issued new offset-timing guidance for some nonattainment projects, while saying emissions standards stay in place.
