Environment

Superfund Site Institutional Control Notice

EPA Region 1 published a notice regarding institutional controls at a Superfund site. Institutional controls are legal restrictions on property use that protect human health and the environment when complete cleanup is not feasible. The notice was filed to the public docket and is available for download as a PDF document.

EPA Region 1 Superfund Groundwater OU1 Annual Report Oct 2014-Sep 2015

EPA Region 1 published its Operable Unit 1 (OU1) annual report covering groundwater remediation activities from October 2014 through September 2015. The document is filed under docket EPA-R01-SFUND-2026-0430. The source content consists solely of a navigation page with a PDF download link; no substantive regulatory text, obligations, or deadlines are present in the provided content.

EPA Guidance for Upper Confidence Limits at Hazardous Waste Sites

EPA has published guidance on applying upper confidence limits (UCL) at hazardous waste sites. The document, issued by EPA Region 1, addresses statistical methods for estimating upper bounds of contaminant concentrations when assessing cleanup actions. Site owners, contractors, and environmental consultants involved in Superfund and hazardous waste remediation should review the guidance to ensure statistical analyses meet EPA expectations.

EPA Evaluates Future Reuse for Remediated Sites

EPA Region 1 posted a document related to evaluating future reuse options for remediated sites under the Superfund program. The document is available as a PDF download via regulations.gov. No substantive text content, obligations, or deadlines are provided in the listing.

Institutional Control Notice, Superfund Site 25-129-02-0

EPA Region 1 issued an Institutional Control Notice for Superfund Site 25-129-02-0. Institutional controls establish legally enforceable restrictions on land or resource use at Superfund cleanup sites to protect human health and the environment from residual contamination. The notice provides official documentation of these controls and any associated requirements for the affected property.

Groundwater Remediation Report, Oct 2019-Sep 2020

EPA published a groundwater remediation report covering activities from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. The document summarizes cleanup progress across affected sites but contains no new regulatory requirements or enforcement obligations.

NY DEC Reports 2025 ECO Enforcement Stats

NY DEC's Division of Law Enforcement released 2025 annual enforcement statistics, reporting 101,169 calls received, 35,575 complaints investigated, and 15,673 tickets or arrests for violations spanning deer poaching, illegal dumping, mining, the illegal pet trade, and excessive emissions violations. The report includes individual case summaries across multiple counties. Environmental compliance stakeholders should note that DEC ECOs actively enforce across wildlife, solid waste, air quality, and habitat protection statutes.

DEC Fines Dolomite Products Company $135K for Quarry Blast Damaging Park

New York State DEC has executed an Order on Consent with Dolomite Products Company Inc., imposing a $135,000 civil penalty following an errant blast at its Penfield Quarry on September 15, 2025. The blast expelled 22 rocks—including one 40-pound rock traveling 1,345 feet—into adjacent Penfield Town Park, damaging a children's playground, pickleball court, and a vehicle. No injuries were reported. The consent order requires Dolomite to update blasting plans at all eight of its DEC-permitted quarries to include safety protocols minimizing fly-rock incidents.

DEC Forest Rangers Week in Review: Prescribed Fires and Wilderness Rescues

DEC Forest Rangers documented statewide activities for the week of April 7-13, 2026, including six prescribed fire operations across Albany, Steuben, Suffolk, Hamilton, and Ontario counties totaling approximately 487.8 acres, four wildland fire responses covering 8.9 acres combined, and three wilderness rescue operations involving a hiker fallen in a gully, a lost hiker in a swamp, and three unprepared hikers on Haystack Mountain. The week also included the first-ever prescribed burn of phragmites on DEC-owned lands at the Otis Pike Pine Barrens State Forest, an effort to restore wetland diversity for native species including migratory birds and salamanders.

NY DEC and OGS Launch Lights Out Initiative to Protect Migrating Birds

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) announced the launch of the Lights Out initiative to protect migrating birds during spring and fall migration periods. State-owned buildings will turn off non-essential outdoor lighting from 11 p.m. to dawn during designated windows: April 15 through May 31 (spring) and August 15 through November 15 (fall). State agencies are also encouraged to draw blinds and turn off indoor lighting during these times. New Yorkers are invited to participate voluntarily at their own properties.

Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs Potting Up Event for Arbor Day

NY DEC announced the Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs program will hold a 'Potting Up' volunteer event on April 24-25, 2026 at DEC Region 3 Headquarters in New Paltz. Volunteers aged 16 and older can help prepare thousands of bare-root seedlings grown at the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery for stream restoration projects throughout the Hudson Valley watershed. The event supports Governor Hochul's 25 Million Trees Initiative targeting 25 million trees by 2033.

DEC Marks 22nd Year of Brownfield Cleanup, 64 New Sites

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced results for the 22nd year of the Brownfield Cleanup Program. In 2025, DEC accepted 64 new sites into the program and issued 43 Certificates of Completion to cleaned sites statewide. Twenty of the 43 completed sites are planned for the creation of thousands of affordable housing units. Since 2003, DEC has approved over 1,453 BCP applications and issued approximately 757 Certificates of Completion.

DEC Awards $6M in Environmental Justice Grants to 32 Community Organizations

NY DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced approximately $6 million in Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants to 32 community-based organizations across New York State, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 per project. The grants support environmental education, community outreach, urban farming, air quality monitoring, green infrastructure training, and ecological restoration in disadvantaged communities. In addition, a record $7 million in new funding is now available for the next application round, with DEC celebrating 20 years of grantmaking and over $25 million awarded to 289 projects since 2006.

Adirondack Mountain Reserve Parking Reservation System Returns April 17

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the return of the no-cost parking reservation system for the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) on April 17, 2026. The seasonal system, covering May 1 through October 31, 2026, requires advance reservations for parking, daily access, and overnight access to AMR trails including Noonmark and Round Mountains. Since its launch in 2021, over 56,000 users have registered, and DEC credits the system with reducing dangerous roadside parking along the busy Route 73 corridor in the Town of Keene.

NC Mining Commission Rules Committee to Meet April 27

The North Carolina Mining Commission Rules Committee will meet at 11 a.m. on April 27, 2026, online via WebEx. An in-person listening station will also be available in the Fifth Floor Conference Room at the Archdale Building in Raleigh. The meeting agenda and other materials will be posted online prior to the meeting.

ID DEQ Awards $1.8M to Lewiston for PFOS and PFOA Water Cleanup

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality awarded $1,800,000 in low-interest loan funding to the City of Lewiston in Nez Perce County on April 21, 2026. The funding, which includes $1,800,000 in principal forgiveness at a 0% interest rate, will address PFOS and PFOA emerging contaminants through construction of a carbon dioxide treatment system and decommissioning of Well 4 at the water treatment plant. The favorable loan terms represent $2,724,895 in savings compared to average municipal general obligation debt costs, with funds capitalized by EPA grants through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Alaska DEC Explores Splitting Fairbanks North Pole Air Quality Zones

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has begun community outreach to explore splitting the combined Fairbanks and North Pole winter air quality nonattainment areas into two distinct zones. The concept would allow each community to be managed based on its own conditions, responding to recent data showing Fairbanks now meets federal standards while air quality challenges remain more concentrated in parts of North Pole. A formal request to the EPA is expected in mid-2026, with a public comment period anticipated from July 1 through September 21, 2026.

Hawaii Deep 7 Bottomfish ACL 493,000 lbs 2025-2027

NMFS has implemented an annual catch limit (ACL) of 493,000 lb (223,621 kg) of Deep 7 bottomfish in the main Hawaiian Islands for fishing years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, effective May 21, 2026. The rule retains existing accountability measures requiring the fishery to close for the remainder of the fishing year if the ACL is reached, and a reduction in the following year's ACL if exceeded. The ACL is based on a 2024 benchmark stock assessment and the best available scientific and management information.

Cultimar Red Snapper EFP Notice, Ends May 21

NOAA has issued a notice regarding Cultimar's Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP), which expires on May 21. The document provides regulatory information related to this specific fishing permit in the Gulf of Mexico. The full permit details and any associated requirements are contained in the linked PDF document.

Pollock Fishery Closure, Statistical Area 610, Gulf of Alaska

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 610 of the Gulf of Alaska effective April 17, 2026. The closure, which runs through September 1, 2026, was triggered when catch data indicated the 2026 A season allowance of 4,109 metric tons of pollock TAC was being reached. The Regional Administrator established a directed fishing allowance of 3,959 metric tons and set aside 150 metric tons as incidental catch to support other groundfish fisheries.

EPA Seeks EFAB Nominations by May 21, 2026

The EPA invites nominations for the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB), an 11-member advisory committee chartered under FACA that provides advice on financing environmental programs and accelerating private investment in environmental technology. Nominations must be submitted by May 21, 2026 to efab@epa.gov. Appointments will be announced June 22, 2026.

EPA Opens 60-Day NPDES Program ICR Renewal Comment Period

The EPA is soliciting public comments on the renewal of its Information Collection Request (ICR) for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program (OMB Control No. 2040-0004). The ICR calculates the information collection burden on approximately 853,912 respondents—including POTWs, industrial and commercial facilities, construction sites, municipalities, and other point source discharge operators—with an estimated annual burden of 33,221,897 hours and $2,256,697,795 in total annual costs. Comments must be submitted on or before June 22, 2026.

EPA Nomination Comments, Deadline 21st May

EPA regulations.gov comment portal for nomination submissions. The page provides a standard form interface for submitting public comments with a May 21st deadline. No substantive EPA nomination policy, proposed rule, or regulatory text is present in the source.

Idaho DEQ Seeks FY2027 Nonpoint Source Grant Applications Under Section 319

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting applications for fiscal year 2027 federal nonpoint source management grant funding authorized under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act. Applications will be accepted from April 20 through July 17, 2026. Eligible activities include technical and financial assistance, education, training, demonstration projects, and monitoring focused on reducing pollutant loads and improving water quality in lakes, streams, rivers, and aquifers across seven categories: agriculture, stormwater, transportation, forestry, groundwater, mining, and hydrologic habitat modifications.

Alabama Beach Mouse Incidental Take Permit Application; Baldwin County, AL

The Fish and Wildlife Service received an incidental take permit application under Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act for the Alabama Beach Mouse (Peromyscus polionotus ammobates), an endangered subspecies, in Baldwin County, Alabama. A proposed Habitat Conservation Plan was submitted in conjunction with the application, and the agency has made a categorical exclusion determination, indicating the action is not expected to have significant environmental impacts. The public has 30 days to submit comments on the application.

Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council Re-establishment Request for Nominations

The Fish and Wildlife Service published a notice requesting nominations to re-establish the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation and Access Council. The document invites public comments and nominations for potential members to serve on this advisory council. The comment period closes in 7 days on April 28, 2026.

Lake Greenwood Fish Kill Investigation Update

State and local authorities in South Carolina are investigating a fish kill reported in the Cross Hill area of Lake Greenwood on April 13, 2026. SCDES and SCDNR have collected fish samples and water samples for analysis and are contacting upstream facilities to request monitoring results. At this time, the cause of the fish kill has not been determined, and no common causes such as oxygen depletion, algal blooms, or high water temperatures have been observed.

2026 Environmental Financial Advisory Board Request for Nominations

The EPA is soliciting nominations of qualified candidates for appointment to the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB). The Board, chartered under FACA, advises EPA on innovative approaches to financing environmental programs, projects, and activities. The Board has been charged with developing strategic recommendations on accelerating private investment in environmental technology commercialization across five focus areas: financing pathways, return on investment frameworks, public-private partnerships, regulatory compliance, and workforce development. Appointments will be announced on June 22, 2026, and a comprehensive report with actionable recommendations is expected by December 2026.

NPDES Program Information Collection Request Renewal - Proposed

The EPA is seeking public comments on a proposed extension of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program Information Collection Request (ICR No. 0229.25, OMB Control No. 2040-0004), currently approved through July 31, 2026. The ICR renewal consolidates information collection burden previously reported across 22 NPDES-related ICRs. Comments must be submitted by June 22, 2026.

EEA Assessments on Scaling Circular Economy for Business and People

The European Environment Agency published two assessments supporting the EU's transition to a circular economy: one examining barriers and enablers to scaling circular business models, and another on ensuring a just transition with fair, inclusive jobs. Between 2014 and 2023, EU-27 circular economy jobs grew by 10% to approximately 4.4 million, while Europe's remanufacturing market alone has the potential to create half a million new jobs by 2030. The briefings precede the European Commission's Circular Economy Act expected later in 2026.

CW & DW Priority List Workshop May 2026

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has scheduled a public workshop for May 2026 to collect comments on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Priority List and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Priority List. The workshop will be held in-person in Carson City, with optional participation by phone or Microsoft Teams. The agenda and joining instructions are available on the NDEP website.

Pleasant Valley Interceptor 401 Certification, Washoe County

NCE has applied to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection for Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the Pleasant Valley Interceptor Reach 3 project in Washoe County. The project requires federal authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is being reviewed under Nationwide Permit 58 (Utility Line Activities for Water and Other Substances). Public comments on certification action number NV-401-26-011 will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on May 20, 2026.

Grefco Minerals Groundwater Discharge Permit Renewal NS2018507

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection has issued a notice of proposed action for Grefco Minerals, Inc.'s groundwater discharge permit renewal under permit number NS2018507. The applicant, located at 36994 Summit Lake Road, Burney, CA 96013, has submitted an application for permit renewal under Nevada Revised Statutes and the Clean Water Act. Supporting documents including the public notice, permit draft, and fact sheet are available for download from NDEP.

Reclamation Permit 0439 Issued to Millennial NV LLC for Wildcat Exploration Project

The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection issued Reclamation Permit 0439 to Millennial NV, LLC for the Wildcat Exploration Project located in Pershing County, Nevada. The permit authorizes the permittee to reclaim the Wildcat Exploration Project site in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code 519A. The permit requires that the project site be left safe, stable, and capable of supporting a productive post-mining land use.

Lockhart State Park Expands by 188 Acres with Nature Conservancy Partnership

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department completed acquisition of 188 acres adjoining Lockhart State Park in partnership with The Nature Conservancy in Texas, expanding the park to approximately 453 acres. The southeast tract of 148 acres contains a portion of the Clear Fork of Plum Creek and native blackland prairie, while the northeastern property adds 40 acres — both were formerly family ranches. TPWD will conduct natural and cultural resource surveys and hold public meetings to guide future development plans that may include camping, hiking, and biking.

DNREC Revises 2026-2027 Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Regulations for Compliance With Fishery Management Plan

DNREC has revised the Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Regulations for the 2026-2027 season to ensure compliance with the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Fishery Management Plan. The updated regulations take effect April 20, 2026, and apply to all recreational anglers fishing in Delaware state waters. Specific changes include modified bag limits, size restrictions, and seasonal closures designed to support sustainable black sea bass stocks.

Treasure State Stone Quarry EPA PTE Calculation

EPA Region 8 posted a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit calculation for Treasure State Stone Quarry. The document provides the EPA's PTE (Portable Temporary Equipment) calculation methodology and results for the proposed quarry operation in Montana. No specific compliance deadline or enforcement action is indicated in the posted document.

CSKT Comment Letter Opposing Asphalt Plant Permit, EPA Region 8

CSKT submitted a comment letter to EPA Region 8 opposing an asphalt plant permit application. The Tribes raise concerns about the facility's potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and tribal treaty rights within their reservation.

EPA Region 8 Coverage Approval Email, Apr 20

EPA Region 8 posted a coverage approval email dated April 20 to the regulations.gov docket. The document is available for download as a PDF at the provided link. No substantive regulatory text is visible in the posted notice.

EPA Region 8 Polson Location Document Details

EPA Region 8 posted a document (EPA-R08-OAR-2025-1674-0029) related to Polson, Montana, to regulations.gov. The document details are not visible from this landing page. No specific regulatory requirements, deadlines, or penalties are stated in the available content.

Tribal Consultation Offer: General Permit Coverage - EPA Region 8

EPA Region 8 is offering tribal consultation on General Permit (GP) coverage for activities affecting waters of the United States. The consultation provides an opportunity for affected tribal nations to review and provide input on the scope and conditions of the permit coverage prior to finalization.

EPA Region 8 SCSC RFC Public Notice

EPA Region 8 issued a public notice on April 20, 2025, concerning the SCSC (South Coast San Diego County?) RFC (Request for Comments) process. The document is available for download as a PDF from the EPA Region 8 regulatory docket. No substantive text content was provided in the source record.

EPA Region 8 General Permit Approval Email Transmittal

EPA Region 8 issued an email transmittal for a General Permit Approval under docket EPA-R08-OAR-2025-1674. The document serves as a cover page linking to a PDF attachment containing the permit approval materials. No substantive regulatory obligations, deadlines, or penalty information are provided in the source document itself.

CSKT Wildlife Comments, Pablo Reservoir, EPA Region 8

EPA Region 8 received public comments from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) regarding wildlife protection at Pablo Reservoir in Montana. The comments were submitted to regulatory docket EPA-R08-OAR-2025-1674 and are part of the official administrative record. The document provides tribal input on environmental review considerations.

GP Requests Coverage, EPA Region 8 Consultation Letter

EPA Region 8 has issued a consultation letter regarding a General Permit coverage request. The consultation invites public input on whether coverage should be granted under the applicable federal permit program. Affected parties and stakeholders have an opportunity to submit comments on the permit request before a coverage determination is made.

EPA Region 8 Approves Treasure State Construction SQCS Permit for Indian Country

EPA Region 8 has approved the Treasure State Source Category Specific (SQCS) permit for construction activities in Indian Country. The approval covers the Treasure State Construction SQCS Plant and is issued under the general air quality permit framework for SQCS facilities in Indian Country.

EPA Region 8 Tribal Consultation Approval Coverage Offer

EPA Region 8 has issued a coverage offer under its tribal consultation process for air quality program approval. The document addresses how EPA will provide implementation coverage for tribal air quality management programs under applicable Clean Air Act provisions. This coverage offer applies to eligible tribes within EPA Region 8's jurisdiction.

Region 8 Coverage Approval Email Transmittal

EPA Region 8 issued a coverage approval email transmittal for an air quality matter under the Office of Air and Radiation. The document transmits approval for permit coverage, with full details contained in the attached PDF.

Enforcement Phases: Violations to Actions

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Enforcement Division published an informational overview of its enforcement process, describing how environmental violations are documented and resolved. The document explains that most violations are corrected through Notices of Violation, while serious or continuing violations may result in Notices of Enforcement, administrative orders, or referral to the Office of the Attorney General. TCEQ also describes its new Expedited Compliance Order process approved on February 11, 2026, for eligible cases meeting specific criteria.

Monthly and Annual Enforcement Reports, Open Orders

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality maintains a centralized resource page providing public access to enforcement reporting documents. The page organizes three categories of enforcement information: pending enforcement orders (currently open cases), annual reports containing key performance indicators, and monthly reports spanning from 2016 to the present. Related navigation links direct users to complaint submission, investigation assistance, and the general enforcement process overview.