EPA Seeks Feedback on Renewing Water Pollution Paperwork

2026-08750 — Extension of Postponement of Effectiveness for Certain Provisions of Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

The EPA is delaying some rules about the chemical TCE until court decisions are finished. This delay affects certain allowed uses of TCE that had special workplace rules. Businesses using TCE under these exemptions get more time before new restrictions kick in, helping them avoid sudden costs or changes.

2026-07061 — Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy/CCRMU Amendments

The EPA is updating rules on how electric utilities handle coal waste to make cleanup safer and smarter. These changes affect power plants by easing some rules, adding new ways to monitor and close waste sites, and allowing more beneficial reuse of coal waste. Comments are open until June 12, 2026, so utilities and communities can weigh in before the new rules take effect.

2026-06808 — Reconsideration of Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review

The EPA is making some smart tweaks to rules for oil and natural gas companies about how they handle gas flaring and monitoring. These changes fix technical details without changing pollution limits and bring back some important reporting rules accidentally removed last year. The new rules kick in on June 8, 2026, so companies should get ready to follow the updated steps without extra costs.

2026-06275 — Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes

The EPA just set new rules for renewable fuels in 2026 and 2027, including how much biofuel must be used. They’re also easing the 2025 cellulosic biofuel goals because production fell short and removing renewable electricity from the program. These changes affect fuel producers and sellers, kick in mostly mid-2026, and aim to keep cleaner fuels flowing without breaking the bank.

2026-05167 — National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities Residual Risk and Technology Review Reconsideration

The EPA is updating rules for sterilization facilities that use ethylene oxide, a chemical that can be harmful if not controlled. They’re rolling back some strict standards from 2024, fixing technical errors, and changing how facilities prove they’re following the rules. If you run or work with these facilities, get ready for new deadlines and ways to stay in compliance by mid-2026.

2026-04646 — Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Large Municipal Waste Combustors Voluntary Remand Response and Five-Year Review

The EPA is updating pollution rules for big trash-burning plants to cut harmful emissions like lead, mercury, and dioxins. These changes affect both new and existing facilities, tighten limits, remove some loopholes, and improve reporting, all starting May 11, 2026. This update will clean up the air by reducing over 3,200 tons of pollution each year, helping communities breathe easier without breaking the bank.

Previous: 2026-07702 — The 51st Meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force

The 51st meeting of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force is happening on May 5, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This meeting invites the public to share ideas on protecting coral reefs, with chances to speak or send written comments by May 1. It’s a big deal for anyone who cares about ocean life, and it helps guide future actions and funding to keep reefs healthy and thriving.

Next: 2026-07704 — Applications for Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Involving Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination and Containing Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information and Order Imposing Procedures for Access to Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing requests to change operating licenses at four nuclear plants, including Catawba, McGuire, Salem, and Callaway. They believe these changes don’t pose big safety risks but include sensitive info, so special rules are set for those who want to review it. If you want to comment or get involved, act by May or June 2026—no big costs, just your voice!