Thousands of U.S. Water Systems Still Lack Lead-Pipe Inventories
An AP analysis found more than 1,300 water systems cited after missing a lead-line inventory deadline, leaving millions with incomplete information about possible exposure.
Environmental Rules
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EPA Adopts Two Non-Animal Methods for Chemical Safety Reviews
The EPA is adding human-airway tissue and ingredient-based calculations to some chemical reviews, but the move does not change product labels or exposure limits.
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EPA Draft Finds Solvent Risks in Specific Worker and Consumer Uses
EPA’s draft review finds inhalation risks in 19 worker-use scenarios and one consumer cleaner use, but it is not a ban, recall or immediate restriction.
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EPA Opens Review of New Glyphosate Research
EPA is reviewing newer glyphosate studies before a late-2026 health assessment, but current labels, registrations and food-residue limits remain unchanged.
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EPA Coal-Ash Permit Review Enters Agency’s Next Phase
EPA’s reopened coal-ash permitting comment period closed July 29. No nationwide permit change took effect, and the agency is reviewing next steps.
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EPA says some off-grid data centers may fall outside acid-rain rules
A July 16 EPA memo says fully islanded power plants serving private data centers generally may fall outside the Acid Rain Program, but other permits remain.
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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.