Marine and Coastal Project Grant Funding Available
NY DEC and New York Sea Grant announced $85,000 in small grant funding for marine and coastal projects supporting conservation, education, research, and recreational fishing. Applications are due May 19, 2026. The program is funded through the Marine and Coastal District Environmental Custom License Plate initiative.
Environmental Conservation Police Operations Report
NY DEC released a press release summarizing Environmental Conservation Police Officers' 2025 activities. The Division responded to over 35,575 complaints and issued 15,673 tickets or arrests for violations including deer poaching, solid waste dumping, illegal mining, illegal pet trade, and excessive emissions violations. Specific cases highlighted include an undercover operation involving an illegal Eastern box turtle sale in Harlem and an illegal deer take investigation in Wayne County resulting in misdemeanor charges.
Federal Register Daily Issue Index
Office of the Federal Register published a daily compilation of 100 documents from 46 agencies across 267 pages. The issue contains 88 notices, 6 rules, 5 proposed rules, 1 presidential document, and 1 significant document. No new regulatory requirements or compliance deadlines are established by this index.
BJG v. NOAA - Administrative Appeal Reply Brief Appendix
NOAA filed BJG's Appellant Reply Brief Appendix in Docket No. NOAA-HQ-2025-1465, supporting reply arguments in an administrative enforcement case. The document provides supplemental materials and exhibits supporting BJG's reply to NOAA's response brief.
Clemente v. NOAA - Administrative Appeal Appellant Brief
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration received an Appellant Principal Brief from Clemente in Case No. NOAA-HQ-2025-1464, an administrative appeal. The appellant is challenging an underlying NOAA administrative decision through this legal filing. The document was filed via Regulations.gov under docket NOAA-HQ-2025-1464.
NYSDOS Principal Brief in NOAA Administrative Proceeding
The New York State Department of State filed a Principal Brief in a NOAA administrative proceeding on March 31, 2025. The brief is associated with docket NOAA-HQ-2025-1465 and represents NYSDOS's legal position in the matter.
NYSDOS Appendix Supporting Documentation for NOAA Rulemaking
NOAA received an appendix filing from the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) as supporting documentation for an open rulemaking docket (NOAA-HQ-2025-1464). The document was submitted via regulations.gov and contains supplementary materials related to the underlying NOAA regulatory action. This is a routine supporting filing in an ongoing consultation process.
NYSDOS Principal Brief in NOAA Administrative Appeal
The New York State Department of State (NYSDOS) filed its principal brief in an administrative appeal before the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The document, filed in docket NOAA-HQ-2025-1464, contains NYSDOS's legal arguments and evidence in support of its position. The subject matter of the underlying dispute relates to NOAA's regulatory jurisdiction.
Clemente Appellant Reply Brief - NOAA Regulatory Case
NOAA filed an Appellant Reply Brief in the Clemente regulatory case on March 31, 2025. The brief responds to arguments in an ongoing administrative appeal before a federal court or tribunal. Parties involved in related regulatory matters should review the filing for implications on NOAA enforcement proceedings.
$4.8M Wastewater Treatment Grant Awarded to Pilot Grove, Missouri
MO DNR awarded $4.8 million in financial assistance to Pilot Grove, MO for wastewater treatment system upgrades through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. The funding includes a $2 million loan and $2.76 million grant, with the city contributing nearly $700,000 and securing an additional $750,000 Community Development Block Grant. Project completion is targeted for May 2027.
Cary St BP Delivery Prohibition Proceeding
VA DEQ has initiated a delivery prohibition proceeding against Cary St BP at 1920 West Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220, due to unresolved compliance issues from an August 5, 2025 underground storage tank inspection. The virtual proceeding is scheduled for April 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM. Delivery prohibition would prevent fuel delivery to the facility until compliance is restored.
Celanese Acetate LLC Air Pollution Control Law Violations
VA DEQ has proposed a consent order against Celanese Acetate LLC for violations of the Virginia Air Pollution Control Law and applicable permit regulations at the Celanese Narrows Virginia Plant in Narrows, Virginia. The proposed consent order is available for public comment from March 31, 2026 through April 30, 2026.
Murex Petroleum Crude Oil Spill Notification - Divide County
NDDEQ issued a news release notifying the public of a crude oil spill by Murex Petroleum Corporation in Divide County, North Dakota. The tank failure on March 26 released approximately 238 barrels (9,996 gallons) of crude oil, with 133 barrels impacting adjacent agricultural land. NDDEQ personnel are inspecting the site and monitoring remediation activities.
City of Duluth Settlement for 2024 Fishkill Incident
MPCA announced a settlement with the City of Duluth for a fishkill incident in Tischer Creek. The city will pay a $12,000 fine and $190,000 in natural resource damage assessment (NRDA) compensation. The August 2024 incident killed approximately 2,300 fish, including nearly 1,600 brook trout, after treated drinking water containing chlorine and ammonia was released into the creek.
Environmental Permit Issued - Bailey Livestock, Fir Tree Farm
The Environment Agency issued an environmental permit to Bailey Livestock Limited for its Fir Tree Farm installation in Middlesborough, England. The permit was issued under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and carries reference number EPR/KP3426SG/A001. The permit and decision documents are available for public reference.
East Midlands Waste Management Limited - Environmental Permit Application Consultation
The Environment Agency published a consultation notice for East Midlands Waste Management Limited's environmental permit application (EPR/CP3723LV/A001) for Saxon Pit Southern Buttress, Whittlesey. An amendment was issued on 31 March 2026 correcting the waste treatment description from "crushing and screening" to just "screening" as this was an error in the original application. The EA invites public comments on the permit application.
Veolia ES Landfill partial surrender permit
The Environment Agency issued a partial surrender permit (EPR/EP3136GK/S012) for Veolia ES Landfill Limited's Rainham Landfill site under the Industrial Emissions Directive. This administrative action modifies the existing environmental permit by surrendering certain permit conditions. The notice applies to England only.
SCDES Daily Ozone Forecasts Resume
SCDES announced the resumption of its seasonal daily ozone forecasting program from April 1 through September 30, 2026. The forecasts provide ground-level ozone concentration predictions to help South Carolinians protect their health on high-ozone days. Citizens can access forecasts via the SCDES website, EPA's EnviroFlash alerts, or the AirNow mobile app.
TSCA Health and Safety Data Reporting Deadline Extension
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed extending the reporting deadline for the TSCA Section 8(d) Health and Safety Data Reporting Rule by one year from May 21, 2026 to May 21, 2027. The proposed extension applies to chemical manufacturers (NAICS 325) and petroleum refineries (NAICS 324110) who manufacture or have manufactured listed chemical substances. Public comments on this proposed action are due April 29, 2026.
TMWA Groundwater Discharge Permit NS2025503
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) issued a Notice of Proposed Action for Groundwater Discharge Permit NS2025503 for the Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) in Reno, Nevada. The permit covers the Advanced Purified Water Facility's discharge operations. Public comments on the draft permit and fact sheet will be accepted until April 29, 2026.
Artesia WWRF Wastewater Discharge Permit Renewal
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection issued a notice of proposed action for permit number NS0091004, a groundwater discharge permit for the Artesia Wastewater Recovery Facility at Hafen Ranch. Pahrump Utility Company, Inc. seeks permit renewal. Public comments will be accepted until April 29, 2026.
Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification - 620 Lake Shore Blvd Revetment
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is soliciting public comments on a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification application from Gordon Consulting Inc. for a revetment project at 620 Lake Shore Blvd in Douglas County, Nevada. The application is processed under Regional General Permit 4 (Lake Tahoe Minimal Impact Activities and Structures), certification action number NV-401-26-010. Comments must be submitted by 5:00 PM on April 29, 2026.
Douglas County Revetment Water Quality Certification Request
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has received a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification application from Gordon Consulting Inc. for a revetment project at 608 Lake Shore Blvd in Douglas County, Nevada. The project involves Regional General Permit 4 (Lake Tahoe Minimal Impact Activities and Structures) and requires federal authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Public comments on certification action number NV-401-26-009 are being accepted until 5:00 PM on April 29, 2026.
PFAS Impact Study on Stocked Trout - Upper Melville Pond Fishing Closure
RI DEM and RIDOH announced a collaborative study with EPA, Roger Williams University, and the Town of Portsmouth to examine PFAS accumulation in stocked trout at Upper Melville Pond in Portsmouth. The pond will be closed to fishing from May 4 through July 2, 2026, to protect study integrity. This is the first study of its kind in Rhode Island and results are expected next year.