Laws & Regulations | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Sep 11, 2024 · Learn about the federal laws and regulations that govern environmental protection in the US, such as Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, TSCA, and more. Find out how to comment on proposed rules, access guidance documents, and report violations.
Regulations | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mar 21, 2024 · Learn about the regulatory process, the Code of Federal Regulations, the Federal Register, and how to track and comment on EPA rulemakings. Find regulatory information by environmental topic or industry sector, and get state-specific resources.
Regulatory and Guidance Information By Topic | US EPA
Oct 8, 2024 · Find environmental laws, regulations and guidance for various topics, such as air, water, land, pesticide, toxic substances and waste. Learn about major environmental laws, comment on proposed regulations, and access cross-cutting issues and emergencies.
Final Rule: Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years …
Jul 3, 2024 · EPA announced a final rule in March 2024 that sets new, more protective standards to reduce harmful air pollutant emissions from light-duty and medium-duty vehicles starting with model year 2027. The rule builds upon EPA’s final standards for federal greenhouse gas emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks for model years 2023 through 2026 and leverages advances in clean car ...
EPA Guidance Documents | US EPA - U.S. Environmental …
Aug 30, 2024 · Find and access EPA materials that explain its policies and activities, such as interpretive memoranda, policy statements, manuals, and more. Learn about EPA's history of issuing and revoking guidance documents in response to executive orders.
Laws and Executive Orders | US EPA - U.S. Environmental …
Jun 13, 2024 · The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a regulatory agency that administers various laws and executive orders that protect human health and the environment. Learn about the basics of the regulatory process, the summaries of environmental laws and EOs, and the lists of laws and EOs that influence the regulatory process.
The Basics of the Regulatory Process | US EPA - U.S. Environmental ...
Jul 31, 2024 · Learn how Congress passes environmental laws, such as the Clean Air Act, and how EPA creates and enforces regulations to implement them. Find out how you can get involved in the regulatory process and access the official documents and databases.
EPA's Final Rule for Oil and Natural Gas Operations Will Sharply …
Sep 4, 2024 · EPA has issued a final rule that will sharply reduce emissions of methane and other harmful air pollution from oil and natural gas operations — including, for the first time, from existing sources nationwide. The final rule includes New Source Performance Standards and Emissions Guidelines, and addresses technical issues raised by industry petitioners.
EPA Issues Final Rule Requiring Replacement of Lead Pipes Within …
Oct 8, 2024 · EPA issues a final rule to require drinking water systems to replace lead pipes within 10 years and announces over $24.8M in funding to Nebraska and other states. The rule and the funding are part of the Biden-Harris administration's Investing in America Agenda for clean drinking water and environmental justice.
Greenhouse Gas Standards and Guidelines for Fossil Fuel-Fired …
Aug 7, 2024 · EPA has issued final carbon pollution standards for new and existing fossil fuel-fired power plants that set CO2 limits and emission guidelines. The rules are based on proven technologies and aim to reduce GHG emissions and protect public health.