Forest Conservation Grant Funding for Land Trusts
The NY DEC announced $1.35 million available through the fifth round of the Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts (FCELT) Grant Program. Accredited land trusts may apply for up to $350,000 to purchase conservation easements on privately owned forested land in New York State. Applications must be submitted by August 13, 2026, with a 25% match required.
Proposed Wolbachia-Infected Aedes aegypti Males Biological Pesticide
The EPA Office of Pesticide Programs has opened a public comment period on a proposed biological pesticide product using Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti males for mosquito population control. The product employs incompatible insect technique to suppress disease-vector mosquito populations. Comments must be submitted by April 17 through Regulations.gov under docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0542.
Lakes Parkway Lithium Battery Fire Superfund Site Settlement
EPA Region 4 is proposing a settlement under CERCLA with Corporate Lakes Atlanta, LLC for the Lakes Parkway Lithium Battery Fire Site in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The settlement addresses EPA's recovery of cleanup costs incurred for response actions at the site. Public comments will be accepted until May 4, 2026.
Wisconsin Ozone State Implementation Plan Approval
The EPA is proposing to approve portions of Wisconsin's 2015 ozone NAAQS Moderate nonattainment area State Implementation Plan submission covering Kenosha County (Chicago area), Milwaukee area, and Sheboygan County area. The proposal covers reasonable further progress demonstrations, 2023 motor vehicle emissions budgets, the motor vehicle inspection/maintenance program, and the nonattainment new source review program. The EPA is also initiating the adequacy process for the 2023 emissions budgets.
EPA extends comment period Risk Management Programs Clean Air Act
EPA extends comment period Risk Management Programs Clean Air Act