Environment

Leehall Marketplace LLC Proposed Consent Order Comment Period

VA DEQ has proposed a consent order against Leehall Marketplace LLC for violations of State Water Control Law and applicable permit at the Lee Hall Convenience facility in Newport News, Virginia. A public comment period is open from April 11, 2026 through May 11, 2026. The proposed consent order document is available on the DEQ website.

Lead NAAQS Implementation Q&A Memo, 2012 Addendum

Lead NAAQS Implementation Q&A Memo, 2012 Addendum

Christine Touchton Wild Bird Conservation Act Permit

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a permit under the Christine Touchton Wild Bird Conservation Act. The permit action is posted on regulations.gov under docket FWS-HQ-IA-2026-0496. Interested parties may access the full document via the download link provided.

Proposed Rule Hunting and Trapping Alaska National Preserves

The National Park Service has opened a public comment period for a proposed rule addressing hunting and trapping regulations in Alaska national preserves. This Regulations.gov form allows members of the public to submit feedback on the proposed rule. The document does not contain the full text of the proposed rule itself.

NEPA Categorical Exclusion Implementation Guidance

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued guidance on April 9, 2026, regarding the implementation of categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The guidance was published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2026, as Document Citation 91 FR 18836. Federal agencies undertaking environmental reviews should consult the full guidance document for details on applying categorical exclusions to proposed actions.

Lincoln Real Estate Fined $43,500 for Asbestos Abatement Violations in Amherst

MassDEP fined Lincoln Management Company Inc. (d.b.a. Lincoln Real Estate) $43,500 for asbestos violations at the Grand Block Building in Amherst. During a July 2025 inspection, MassDEP found the company failed to apply appropriate asbestos work practices and used untrained, unlicensed personnel to remove asbestos-containing materials. Under the consent order, Lincoln must pay $22,000 immediately, with $21,500 suspended pending full compliance.

$15,000 Penalty Against Associated Electro-Mechanics for Hazardous Waste and Air Pollution Violations

MassDEP issued a $15,000 penalty to Associated Electro-Mechanics, Inc. (AEM) for air pollution and hazardous waste violations at its Springfield facility. Inspectors found the company operating an unpermitted solvent metal cleaning operation capable of emitting over one ton of air pollutants annually, and improperly storing waste oil beyond the 180-day limit. Under the consent order, AEM must pay $7,500 immediately, with the remaining $7,500 suspended pending compliance with all corrective requirements.

Canton Pb SIP Appendix H First Shutdown Letter

Canton Pb SIP Appendix H First Shutdown Letter

Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season: Reminder of Protected Tribal Rights and Legal Consequences

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued a public reminder about protected Ojibwe tribal fishing rights during the upcoming spring fishing season. The release outlines that tribal members hold treaty-guaranteed rights to fish in the Ceded Territory, which encompasses 2,300 lakes larger than 25 acres across Northern Wisconsin including 919 walleye lakes and 623 musky lakes. The DNR warns that interference with tribal members exercising these rights carries legal consequences under federal treaty law.

Blue-Green Algae Advisories Issued for Four Kansas Lakes

KDHE and KDWP have issued public health advisories for harmful algal blooms (HAB) at four Kansas lakes. Three lakes—Frontenac City Lake (Crawford County), King Lake (Lyon County), and Lake Afton (Sedgwick County)—are under Warning status, while Council Grove City Lake (Morris County) is under Watch status. These advisories apply during the water recreation season of April 1 through October 31.