EPA Proposal Could Give States More Control Over Public Input on Minor Air Permits
EPA has proposed letting state and local agencies decide more of the public-participation process for minor air permits. Comments are due August 21.
Environmental Policy
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Washington proposes Clean Vehicles rule changes as Aug. 13 comment deadline nears
Ecology is proposing updated emissions standards, fallback rules and fleet-reporting authority. Virtual public hearings are Aug. 4 and 5, and written comments are due Aug. 13.
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Ridgefield Reviews Tree Rules as Environmental Commission Sends Draft to Council
Ridgefield is reviewing a proposed tree-ordinance rewrite after the Environmental Commission recommended a draft to the Mayor and Council; no amendment is documented as adopted.
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St. Cloud PFAS Pilot Begins Phase 3 Sludge Testing
A St. Cloud wastewater pilot has completed Phase 2 testing of Class A biosolids and begun Phase 3 on untreated sludge, with results still pending.
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Virginia Beach EPS (Styrofoam) food-container ban fully in effect: what changes
Virginia Beach EPS/Styrofoam food-container ban is fully in effect July 1, 2026. Here’s what prepared-food vendors must change—and how exemptions work.
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EPA opens comment on draft TSCA peer-review documents for five chemicals
EPA opened public comment and independent TSCA peer review for draft technical support documents on five chemicals. Written input due July 23.
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EPA proposes NEPA overhaul; comments due July 27
United States Energy Environment and Federal Rules – EPA wants faster, more predictable environmental reviews, but the proposal is still open for comment through July 27, 2026.
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Steuben County biosolid moratorium keeps Bath-area sludge permits on hold
Steuben County adopted a six-month moratorium on new biosolid land-application permits after a May 18 Bath hearing, citing PFAS concerns.