Stony Creek Fishing Site Temporary Closure April 6th
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced temporary closure of the Stony Creek Fishing Access Site in Jefferson County beginning April 6, 2026. The closure accommodates a NY DOT bridge replacement project on State Route 3 over Stony Creek. Full public access is expected to resume in late summer 2026.
EPAAR 1552.223-73 - Contractor Hazardous Waste Manifest Signing Authority
The EPA is proposing a new acquisition regulation clause (EPAAR 1552.223-73) and corresponding prescription (EPAAR 1523.303-73) that would allow contractors to sign Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests at EPA worksites for hazardous and non-hazardous materials removal at both Superfund and non-Superfund sites when EPA personnel are not present. The proposal would replace an existing local clause and is open for public comment through June 8, 2026.
Myclobutanil Generic Data Call-in, Turf Residue Study
EPA issued a generic data call-in for myclobutanil, requiring registrants to submit turf residue study data to support pesticide registration requirements. The data call-in invokes EPA's authority under FIFRA to require generation and submission of health and safety data for registered pesticide products containing myclobutanil.
Myclobutanil GDCI Turf Residue Study
EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs published a GDCI (Guidance Document Compliance Initiative) study examining Myclobutanil residue levels on turf. The 10-page document provides scientific data on fungicide residue accumulation following typical turf applications. This study supports regulatory assessment of Myclobutanil's safety profile for turf use.
Pendimethalin Data Call-In and EDSP Studies
The EPA issued a data call-in requiring registrants of pendimethalin pesticide products to submit Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP) studies. Affected parties must provide specific toxicology and exposure data to support EPA's evaluation of potential endocrine-disrupting effects. Non-compliance with this data call-in may result in regulatory consequences including registration suspension or cancellation.
EPA Hazardous Waste Rule Comment Period
EPA has opened a 61-day public comment period for a hazardous waste rule (EPA-HQ-OMS-2025-0037). The comment form on Regulations.gov allows affected parties to submit feedback on the proposed requirements. Individuals, organizations, and anonymous commenters may participate in the process.
Katy Trail Founders Day Anniversary Celebration Events
Missouri DNR announces the 36th anniversary celebration of Katy Trail State Park on April 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. The country's longest continuous 240-mile recreational rail-trail, established in 1990 through a $2.2 million donation by Edward 'Ted' Jr. and Pat Jones, will host volunteer honeysuckle hack and mulching activities along with live music at six trail locations across Missouri.
Missouri DNR releases Flood and Drought awareness app with real-time alerts
Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released a free mobile application providing real-time flood and drought monitoring data statewide. The Missouri Flood and Drought app uses data from the agency's streamgage and soil-moisture sensor networks to display current conditions and forecast impacts. The app is the first product from the Missouri Hydrology Information Center, created in response to devastating 2019 floods.
Missouri DNR grants Archie $158,000 for water project
Missouri DNR announced a $158,000 interest-free loan to the city of Archie for planning and design of drinking water system improvements. The full project is expected to cost $1.2 million with construction starting in 2028. The department estimates the loan will save ratepayers approximately $33,000 in interest over its five-year term.
West River Dairy Expansion Public Meeting and Comment Extension
MN MPCA announces a public meeting on April 28, 2026 and extends public comment deadline to May 7, 2026 for Riverview LLP's proposed expansion of West River Dairy near Morris from 7,855 to 18,855 dairy cows. The expansion includes cross-ventilated barns, clay-lined manure basins, covered storage, and 13,200 acres for land application. The EAW reviewed impacts to air, geology, soils, groundwater, and surface water.
MPCA drafts wastewater permit for Wright County, public comment open
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued a draft NPDES/SDS wastewater permit and Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the Annandale-Maple Lake-Howard Lake Wastewater Commission project. The project consolidates treatment facilities serving five Wright County communities (Annandale, Maple Lake, Howard Lake, Montrose, and Waverly) and aims to improve water quality in the Crow River by restricting phosphorus discharge. Public comment periods run through June 1, 2026 for the permit and May 7, 2026 for the EAW.
Lake Ice Shrinking 2.5 Days Per Decade as Minnesota Winters Warm
MPCA published a news article reporting on 130 years of lake ice data showing Minnesota's winter ice season is shrinking by approximately 2.5 days per decade. Average lake ice duration has decreased by over 10 days in the last 50 years and 10-22 days over the last century. Winter low temperatures have increased 5-8 degrees Fahrenheit since 1895, with bitterly cold readings dropping by 70-90%.
Diesel Spill Stark County North Dakota
NDDEQ issued a press release reporting that 4 Way Logistics LLC notified the agency of an approximately 10-gallon diesel spill from a truck crash in Stark County, North Dakota. The spill occurred on April 3 and impacted the Green River and nearby shoreline. NDDEQ personnel inspected the site and will continue monitoring investigation and remediation.
Summer Flounder Quota Transfer - Virginia to Massachusetts
NMFS announces a temporary quota transfer of 894 pounds of 2026 commercial summer flounder quota from Virginia to Massachusetts, effective April 7 through December 31, 2026. The revised quotas are Virginia at 2,434,000 lb and Massachusetts at 1,041,297 lb. The transfer was requested to repay landings made by an out-of-state permitted vessel under a safe harbor agreement and meets all three criteria under the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
Temporary Rule; Pacific Cod Directed Fishing Closure, Gulf of Alaska
NMFS issued an emergency rule closing directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels using trawl gear in the Central Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska. The action was necessary after catch data showed the A season allowance of 5,233 metric tons was reached. Directed fishing allowance was set at 4,483 mt with 750 mt reserved for incidental catch. The closure is effective from April 7 through September 1, 2026.
Summer Flounder Commercial Quota Transfer - North Carolina to New Jersey
NMFS announced a temporary rule implementing a quota transfer of 100,000 lbs of summer flounder commercial quota from North Carolina to New Jersey for the 2026 fishing year. The transfer, effective April 7 through December 31, 2026, adjusts North Carolina's quota to 2,920,221 lbs and New Jersey's to 2,096,380 lbs. The action was approved under the Magnuson-Stevens Act FMP provisions following mutual agreement between the states and concurrence by the Greater Atlantic Regional Administrator.
Public Hearing and Business Meeting Notice - Water Resources Program and Budgets
The Delaware River Basin Commission announced a public hearing on May 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. and a business meeting on June 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., both conducted virtually. The hearing will address draft dockets for water withdrawals, discharges, and other water resource projects, as well as resolutions for the FY 2027-2029 Water Resources Program and the Commission's annual budgets. Written comments on hearing items will be accepted through May 11, 2026.
Update to EPAAR Text of Provisions and Clauses, Signing of Uniform Hazardous Wastes Manifests
The EPA proposes a new EPAAR Clause 1552.223-73 to enable contractors to sign Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests at EPA worksites for removal of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The new clause expands the current Superfund-only authority (EPA-H-11-104) to cover all EPA sites, allowing cleanup and removal work to proceed when EPA personnel are not present. Comments are due by June 8, 2026.
Level 3 Communications dba Lumen Technologies Water Permit Violations Norfolk
The Virginia DEQ has proposed a consent order against Level 3 Communications of Virginia, Inc. dba Lumen Technologies for violations of State Water Control Board statutes and regulations at its Norfolk facility. The proposed enforcement action is open for public comment from April 8, 2026 through May 8, 2026. Affected parties may review and submit comments on the draft consent order during this period.
Summer Flounder Fishery Quota Transfer From Virginia to Massachusetts
NOAA has transferred 39,633 lbs of the 2026 commercial summer flounder quota from Virginia to Massachusetts. The transfer is effective April 7, 2026, through December 31, 2026, and adjusts each state's annual quota allocations accordingly.
USGS Bird Banding and Marking Permit Application - Information Collection Revision
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to its Bird Banding and Marking Permit Application information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The revisions would update the existing OMB Control Number 1028-0082 collection. Comments are due by June 8, 2026.
Prysmian Cables Environmental Permit Application - EGL1 Onshore Cable Seaham
The Environment Agency has published a public consultation notice regarding an environmental permit application from Prysmian Cables and Systems Limited for the EGL1 Onshore Cable project located at Spectrum Business Park, Seaham, Durham. The application covers installations, waste operations, water discharge activities, and medium combustion plant. The agency is seeking public comments before deciding whether to grant or refuse the permit and what conditions to include.
Temporary Closure of Severne Point Boat Launch on Seneca Lake
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the temporary closure of the Severne Point Boat Launch Access Site on Seneca Lake in Yates County, effective immediately. The closure is due to high water levels resulting from recent weather conditions. The site will reopen once water levels subside and any debris is cleared from the area.
19th Year of Hudson River Juvenile Eel Monitoring
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the 19th year of the Hudson River Eel Project, a community science initiative engaging approximately 1,000 volunteers annually in counting juvenile American eels (glass eels) along the Hudson River estuary. The program operates at 12 streams from New York Harbor to the Capital Region from mid-March through May, collecting data used for multi-state ASMFC fishery management plans.