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.
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EPA Extends Nationwide Fuel Waiver Through August 8: What Drivers Need to Know
EPA’s nationwide fuel waiver runs through August 8, widening supply flexibility for 9%-15% ethanol gasoline while leaving E15 availability and pump prices uncertain.
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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 proposes rescinding SDWA PFHxS/PFNA/GenX (HFPO-DA) and Hazard Index
EPA’s SDWA proposal would rescind PFHxS, PFNA, GenX (HFPO-DA) and a Hazard Index rule—plus related MCL/MCLG provisions. Comments closed July 20.
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Keystone Pipeline CWA settlement proposed: $26,867,789 penalty + $40M work
DOJ and EPA filed a proposed Clean Water Act consent decree over a Dec. 7, 2022 Keystone rupture in Kansas. Comments run July 15–Aug. 14.
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EPA’s final NSPS for gas and combustion turbines: key dates and NOx limits
EPA’s final NSPS for stationary gas and combustion turbines takes effect Jan. 15, 2026, with new NOx limits and electronic reporting via CEDRI/ERT for covered units.
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United States: EPA Finalizes Denka RCRA Settlement for Chloroprene Waste
EPA finalized a $996,703 RCRA settlement with Denka’s LaPlace, Louisiana facility to require cleanup of chloroprene residual waste and enforce restart controls.
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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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DOJ files proposed consent decree after 2022 Keystone spill in Kansas
DOJ and EPA filed a proposed Clean Water Act consent decree tied to a Dec. 7, 2022 Keystone rupture in Kansas; comments run July 15–Aug. 14.
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EPA Seeks Public Comment on Potential Interim CCR Permitting Approach (Deadline July 29)
EPA is asking for public comment on a potential interim federal coal-ash (CCR) permitting approach. Deadline: July 29, 2026.
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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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DOJ proposes CWA settlement over 2022 Keystone rupture in Kansas: $26,867,789
DOJ filed a consent decree July 10, 2026 over a 2022 Keystone rupture in Kansas, seeking $26,867,789 penalty, about $40M prevention, and $3,080,000 restoration.
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EPA proposes opt-in PFAS compliance extension—hearing July 7, comments due July 20
EPA’s proposed opt-in PFAS compliance extension keeps PFOA/PFOS limits at 4 ppt, but could extend eligible systems’ compliance to April 26, 2031. Comments due July 20.
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EPA extends proposed coal ash (CCR) permit-comment window through July 29
EPA says it will accept comments on a proposed federal coal-ash (CCR) permit framework for utilities through July 29, 2026. Here’s what to know.
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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 new public participation minimums for “minor” air permits—comment deadlines
EPA’s July 7 proposal would change the federal “minimum” for public notice and comment on minor NSR permits in SIPs—comments due Aug. 21.
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EO 14414 expands regenerative agriculture research and cumulative exposure frameworks
United States White House and Federal Power Watch – EO 14414 signed June 25, 2026 directs EPA and HHS to prioritize cumulative farm chemical risk research.
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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 proposes extending PFAS PFOA/PFOS compliance to 2031—hearing July 7, comments by July 20
United States Energy Environment and Federal Rules – July 7 hearing and July 20 comments on EPA’s proposal to let some water systems extend PFAS compliance to 2031.
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U.S. Supreme Court ruling narrows some “cancer warning” lawsuits over Roundup label claims
United States Public Health Safety and Legal Rules – The U.S. Supreme Court in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell (No. 24-1068) ruled that FIFRA can preempt state “failure-to-warn” claims when the theory would effectively require a cancer warning different from what EPA required on a pesticide label.
