DEC and Orange County Water Authority Acquire Land for Newburgh Water Supply
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Orange County Water Authority (OCWA) announced the acquisition of a 13.5-acre conservation easement to protect the City of Newburgh's drinking water supply. Funding was provided through DEC's Water Quality Improvement Project Program.
USGS Water Resources Research Act Program Collection Notice Comment Period
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking public comment on the renewal of an information collection related to the Water Resources Research Act Program. The comment period closes on April 24, 2026, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process.
Pacific Halibut Fisheries Catch Sharing Plan 2026 Measures
NOAA has published the 2026 annual management measures for the Pacific halibut fishery as a final rule. These measures, recommended by the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) and accepted by the Secretary of State, aim to conserve Pacific halibut and support fishery management goals.
Fisheries Reporting Rule for Charter Vessels - Reporting Requirements Clarification
NMFS issues a final rule to clarify reporting requirements for Gulf charter vessel and headboat permit holders, reinstating 2014 requirements following a court decision that vacated a 2020 rule. This action formally reinserts the reporting requirements into the CFR, aligning with current NMFS directives to permit holders.
Proposed Rule for Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan and Recreational Fisheries
NMFS has proposed a rule to approve changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for IPHC Regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California. The proposal also includes management measures for the 2026 recreational fisheries in Area 2A, aiming to conserve Pacific halibut while providing angler opportunities.
Proposed Rule for 2026 Pacific Halibut Fishery Management
NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing annual management measures for the 2026 non-Tribal directed commercial Pacific halibut fishery operating south of Point Chehalis, WA. The proposed measures include fishing periods and limits, aiming to conserve Pacific halibut while providing fishing opportunities.
VA DEQ Enforcement Action Proposed for SI NVA05A, LLC
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VA DEQ) has proposed an enforcement action against SI NVA05A, LLC for violations of air pollution control laws and permit regulations. A comment period is open for the proposed Consent Order.
Kansas Air Quality Health Advisory for Prescribed Burns
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued an air quality health advisory for central and eastern Kansas due to smoke from prescribed burns in the Flint Hills. Elevated pollutant levels are expected through early Thursday, potentially reaching Unhealthy for sensitive groups or Unhealthy in localized areas.
Dimethylpolysiloxane Pesticide Exemption from Tolerance Requirement
The EPA has issued a final rule exempting dimethylpolysiloxane from the requirement for a pesticide tolerance. This exemption applies to its use in pesticide formulations, establishing new conditions for its application. The rule is effective March 25, 2026.
Susquehanna River Basin Commission Meeting Actions
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has published a notice detailing actions taken during its March 12, 2026 meeting. The notice includes updates on approved and tabled project applications within the basin.
Susquehanna River Basin Commission Public Hearing Announcement
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has announced a public hearing scheduled for March 25, 2026. The notice provides information on how the public can submit comments, with a comment period deadline of May 4, 2026.
Proposed Critical Habitat for 22 Species in Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed designating approximately 59,886 acres as critical habitat for 9 animal and 13 plant species in Guam and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands under the Endangered Species Act. An economic analysis of the proposed designation is also available.
FWS Document with Grey Literature Attachments
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has posted a notice regarding a document containing grey literature attachments. The attachments include various scientific papers, emails, reports, and survey data related to species conservation in the Mariana Islands and surrounding regions. No new regulatory requirements or compliance actions are detailed in this notice.
Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed Rule
The Fish and Wildlife Service has published a proposed rule concerning endangered species. This proposal outlines new considerations and potential regulatory changes that will impact conservation efforts and land use within the United States. The agency is seeking public input on the proposed measures.
ECHA Consultation on Draft SEAC PFAS Opinion
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will launch a 60-day public consultation on a draft opinion from its Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) regarding a universal restriction proposal for all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The consultation period will run from March 26 to May 25, 2026.
Proposed Incidental Harassment Authorization for Northern Sea Otters in Alaska
The Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) for the Southeast Alaska stock of Northern Sea Otters in Angoon, Alaska. This proposal allows for the potential incidental harassment of these marine mammals during specified activities.
JFSW One Limited Environmental Permit Application Advertisement
The Environment Agency has published an advertisement for an environmental permit application submitted by JFSW One Limited for their site at Plot 3 Risingfields Farm, Warwick. This notice informs the public about the application and the process for submitting comments.
JFSW One Limited Environmental Permit Application Consultation
The Environment Agency is consulting the public on an environmental permit application submitted by JFSW One Limited for their facility at Plot 4 Risingfields Farm, Warwick. This consultation period allows for public input on the application before the agency makes a decision on granting or refusing the permit and its conditions.
Agencies Unite Against Waste Crime with £45m Funding
The Environment Agency and other Greater Manchester agencies have united to tackle waste crime, announcing £45 million in funding for clean-up efforts. The initiative aims to strengthen collective action against illegal dumping and increase public reporting of waste crimes.
EPA Draft Staff Report on NOx Emissions from Electricity Facilities
The EPA has released a draft staff report analyzing nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from electricity generating units. This report provides technical information and analysis that may inform future regulatory actions or guidance related to air pollution controls for power plants.
EPA: TCEQ Comments on Texas Ozone SIP
The EPA has posted comments submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regarding the 2008 Ozone State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Texas. This notice serves to make these comments publicly available as part of the ongoing regulatory process.
EPA Permit Application Index
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has posted an index of permit applications on March 24, 2026. The document provides access to 13 related attachments, likely containing details of various permit applications.
EPA Final Rule: Texas DFW Ozone NOx RACT Technical Support Document
The EPA has issued a final rule regarding the Technical Support Document (TSD) for the Texas Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Ozone Non-attainment Area's Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements. This document details the EPA's final decisions and technical analysis supporting the rule.
EPA Technical Support Document Texas DFW Ozone RACT
The EPA has released a technical support document regarding Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for ozone in the Texas Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area. This document provides technical analysis and recommendations to support state implementation plans for air quality.
EPA Final Technical Support Document for Texas Ozone VOC RACT
The EPA has issued a final Technical Support Document (TSD) for Texas's Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) to address ozone nonattainment. This document details the EPA's review and approval of Texas's State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions related to VOC RACT requirements.
EPA Proposed Rule: NOx Emissions from Gas Turbines
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a proposed rule concerning NOx emissions from gas turbines. This proposal outlines new standards and requirements for controlling nitrogen oxide emissions from these industrial sources.
EPA Technical Support Document for Texas NOx RACT
The EPA has released a Technical Support Document related to Texas's Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for Nitrogen Oxides (NOx). This document provides technical information and analysis supporting the state's implementation of these air quality regulations.
EPA Opens Public Comment on Draft Carbon Storage Permit
The EPA has opened a public comment period on a draft permit for carbon storage operations. The draft permit, identified by CO62455-12770, includes specific details on monitoring, reporting, and operational requirements for facilities seeking to store carbon underground. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the proposed permit.
South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule Amendments
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing notice of amendments to rules from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. These amendments pertain to air quality regulations and are being published for public record. Affected parties should review the specific rule changes to understand their compliance obligations.
Ratheesh K R vs State of Kerala - National Green Tribunal Order
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Southern Zone, Chennai, issued an order in the case of Ratheesh K R vs. State of Kerala on March 24, 2026. The order details the parties involved, including individuals and government bodies, and lists the legal representatives for each side. The judgment was reserved on March 10, 2026.
National Green Tribunal on Cooum River Encroachments
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an order regarding encroachments along the Cooum River in Chennai. The case was initiated suo motu based on a news report detailing illegal dumping and leveling of the riverbed. The NGT has impleaded several government agencies to address the issue.
National Green Tribunal Order on Sand Mining Violations
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Eastern Zone Bench in Kolkata has issued an order concerning alleged violations in sand mining operations in Odisha. The applicant seeks revocation of environmental clearances and consent to operate, eviction of a private respondent from encroached land, initiation of criminal proceedings, and accountability for government lapses in enforcing sand mining guidelines.
Salboni Apartment Owners Association v. State of West Bengal - Environmental Protection
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed respondents in the Salboni Apartment Owners Association case to cease any construction on the 'Salboni lake/pond'. The NGT also ordered the Commissioner of Presidency Division and Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, to ensure no construction occurs on the water body. The case concerns the restoration of this lake.
Patel vs Sovevax Biologics - National Green Tribunal Order
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India issued an order on March 19, 2026, in the case of Patel vs. Sovevax Biologics Pvt. Ltd. The order addresses procedural matters, including the filing of reply affidavits by various respondents and the provision of application documents to their legal counsel.
Jaymala Dhankikar vs State of Maharashtra - Environmental Case
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Western Zone Bench in Pune heard the environmental case Jaymala Dhankikar vs. State of Maharashtra. The tribunal directed respondent no. 2 to file its objections on record and issued notices to respondents no. 3 and 5, setting the next hearing for April 27, 2026.
National Green Tribunal Hearing on Netravati Waterfront Project
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Southern Zone, Chennai, held a hearing on March 24, 2026, concerning the Netravati Waterfront Project. The proceedings involved multiple original applications and interlocutory applications related to environmental clearances and project impacts.
National Green Tribunal Case - Environment Protection
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Southern Zone in Chennai is hearing multiple applications concerning environmental issues related to the Mangalore Smart City project. The cases involve alleged violations of environmental norms and their impact on local communities and coastal zones.
National Green Tribunal Case - National Environment Care Foundation vs Mangalore Smart City Ltd
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Southern Zone in Chennai heard case O.A. No. 52 of 2024 concerning environmental issues related to Mangalore Smart City Ltd. The tribunal also addressed suo motu matters regarding news items about waterfront projects impacting common people.
National Green Tribunal Case on Mangalore Environmental Issues
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Southern Zone, Chennai, heard multiple original applications concerning environmental issues in Mangalore, India. The proceedings involved cases related to the Mangalore Smart City Limited project and a waterfront promenade project, with parties including the Central Pollution Control Board and the Karnataka State Coastal Zone Management Authority.
Pratap Chandra Mohanty vs. State of Odisha - Environmental Protection
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is hearing a case concerning alleged illegal mining of morrum and laterite stones in Odisha. The applicant seeks to fix accountability for government inaction, prosecute illegal miners, and restore damaged land with tree plantation.
National Green Tribunal Order on Environmental Concerns
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Southern Zone issued an order concerning environmental issues related to the Mangalore Smart City Project. The order consolidates multiple applications and addresses concerns raised by the National Environment Care Foundation and suo motu proceedings regarding the Netravati Waterfront 'Promenade' Project.
National Green Tribunal Order on Environmental Norms Violations
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an order addressing alleged violations of environmental norms related to the establishment of a landfill site in Faridabad, Haryana. The order consolidates two original applications concerning the improper construction of a solid waste management facility and potential illegal cutting of protected trees.
National Green Tribunal Report on Waste Dumping in Quarry
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a judgment based on a report concerning the illegal dumping of unsegregated municipal solid waste in an abandoned quarry in Kasaragod District, Kerala, India. The tribunal's decision addresses the long-term environmental and public health concerns arising from this practice.
National Green Tribunal Order on Environmental Norms Violations
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an order addressing environmental norm violations related to a landfill site in Faridabad, Haryana. The order consolidates two applications concerning alleged violations of environmental norms and the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
National Green Tribunal: Petrol Pump Siting Criteria
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) heard a case concerning petrol pump siting criteria. Respondent Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. argued that the Joint Committee erred in measuring distances from the plot boundary instead of the source of emissions, citing 2020 guidelines that allow for reduced distances with additional safety measures. The NGT granted time for further filings.
National Green Tribunal Order on Environmental Norms Violations
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an order addressing environmental norm violations related to a landfill site in Faridabad, Haryana. The order consolidates two original applications concerning alleged violations of environmental norms, including the improper establishment of a dumping yard and the cutting of protected trees without requisite permission.
National Green Tribunal Order on Environmental Norms Violations
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued an order addressing alleged violations of environmental norms related to a landfill site in Faridabad, Haryana. The order consolidates two original applications concerning the establishment and operation of a solid waste management facility and its environmental impact.
Sk Pandey vs State of U.P. - Environmental Law
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in New Delhi heard Original Application No. 1035/2024 and 1346/2024. The Tribunal allowed a request for adjournment from a respondent on medical grounds and rescheduled the hearing for July 15, 2026, noting that pleadings are complete.
National Green Tribunal: S Sumathi vs State Of Tamilnadu
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Southern Zone, Chennai, issued an order in the case of S. Sumathi vs. State of Tamil Nadu and others. The order addresses an Original Application concerning environmental issues, with specific respondents including the State of Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, and M/s. Emerald Resilient Tyre Manufacturers (P) Ltd. The judgment was reserved on March 20, 2026.
Nevada NDEP Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal for Swan Products
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has issued a notice of proposed action for the renewal of NPDES permit NV0021091 for Swan Products LLC. The permit covers the discharge of nonprocess wastewater from a manufacturing facility. Public comments are invited on the proposed permit renewal.
USAF Tonopah Test Range Groundwater Discharge Permit Renewal
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has issued a notice of proposed action regarding a groundwater discharge permit renewal application for the United States Air Force Tonopah Test Range. The notice includes a draft permit and fact sheet for public review.
Nevada NDEP Proposes Permit Renewal for Mountain Springs Mine
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has received an application from M-I, L.L.C. for the renewal of a Water Pollution Control Permit for the Mountain Springs Mine. The notice indicates a proposed action regarding the permit renewal.
NDEP Workshop on NAC 519A Amendments for Mining Operations
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is hosting a workshop on March 24, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to NAC 519A.392 concerning payments into a fund for short-term fluid management at mining operations. The proposed changes aim to increase funding to ensure state management of process fluids in case of operator default.
State DEQ Awards Over $5.7M in Outdoor Recreation Grants
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced over $5.7 million in matching Outdoor Recreation Grants to 15 municipalities. These grants, funded by Green Bonds, will support projects such as playgrounds, splash pads, and sports facilities, aiming to improve public health and quality of life.