EPA Rules & Proposed Rules

EPA Removes Reformulated Gasoline Program from Kentucky Portion of Louisville Area

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the removal of the federal reformulated gasoline (RFG) program from the Kentucky portion of the Louisville metropolitan area. This rule is effective May 27, 2026, allowing Kentucky to opt out of the RFG requirements for this specific region.

EPA Proposes Indiana VOC RACT Alternative Control Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule to approve an alternative control rule for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) in Indiana. This proposed rule is open for public comment until March 30, 2026.

EPA Proposes Illinois Regional Haze Plan Approval

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed approving Illinois's regional haze plan for the second implementation period. This action addresses the interstate transport of air pollution related to the 2012 PM2.5 and 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The public comment period for this proposed rule closes on March 30, 2026.

EPA Proposes Clean Data Determination for Cleveland Ozone Area

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a clean data determination for the Cleveland, Ohio area concerning the 2015 ozone standard. This action is part of the EPA's air plan approval process for Ohio. The public comment period for this proposed rule closes on March 30, 2026.

EPA Proposes Ohio SIP Approval for VOC/NOX RACT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed approval of Ohio's State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions concerning Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT). This proposal includes source-specific RACT requirements and SIP strengthening measures for Ohio.

EPA Adds PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is adding certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) beginning with the 2026 reporting year. This final rule mandates reporting for facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use these chemicals.

EPA Extends 2025 GHG Reporting Deadline

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the deadline for reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the 2025 reporting year. Facilities now have until October 30, 2026, to submit their reports, an extension from the original deadline.

EPA Revises Pyridate Pesticide Tolerances

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a final rule revising tolerances for the pesticide pyridate. This action amends existing regulations regarding pesticide residue limits on various crops, impacting food manufacturers and agricultural firms.

EPA Proposes Michigan Air Rules for VOC/NOx RACT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new air quality rules for Michigan concerning Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) related to the 2015 ozone standards. The proposal is open for public comment until March 30, 2026.

EPA Proposes Missouri Clean Air Act Accidental Release Program Delegation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to approve Missouri's request for partial program delegation of the Clean Air Act Section 112(r) Accidental Release Program. This proposed rule is open for public comment until March 30, 2026.