DTSC Strengthens Environmental Protections for Ecobat Lead Recycling Facility

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued strengthened 10-year operating and post-closure permits for the Ecobat lead recycling facility in Los Angeles County. The decision includes expanded environmental monitoring, facility upgrades, and increased financial accountability, following extensive community input.

DTSC Finds Chiquita Canyon LLC Out of Compliance, Subject to Penalties

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued a Determination of Non-Compliance to Chiquita Canyon LLC, Chiquita Canyon, Inc., and Waste Connections US, Inc. The companies face daily fines of $25,000 until they provide an adequate plan to address ongoing environmental threats from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

DTSC Orders Emergency Cleanup of Toxic Contamination

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has issued an order to Magellan Aerospace and Market Creek Plaza LLC requiring immediate cleanup of trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination in San Diego. The order mandates vapor mitigation, sampling, and investigation of soil, soil vapor, and groundwater.

TCEQ Approves $1.9 Million in Environmental Fines Against 71 Entities

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved penalties totaling $1,909,731 against 71 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. The fines cover various categories including air quality, wastewater discharge, and public water systems.

TCEQ Approves $747,064 in Environmental Fines

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has approved penalties totaling $747,064 against 63 entities for violations of state environmental regulations. The fines cover various categories including air quality, water quality, and waste management. These actions represent final enforcement orders.

TCEQ Fines Totaling $426,198.73 Against 65 Entities

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved penalties totaling $426,198.73 against 65 entities for violations of state environmental regulations. The penalties include agreed orders for multi-media, wastewater, and petroleum storage tank violations, as well as default orders for multi-media and solid waste violations.

TCEQ Approves $661,093 in Environmental Fines

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved penalties totaling $661,093 against 69 entities for violations of state environmental regulations. The fines cover various categories including air quality, wastewater discharge, and solid waste management.

FDA Draft Guidance on Medical Gases Certification Process

The FDA has issued draft guidance for industry on the certification process for designated medical gases. This guidance explains the certification process and annual reporting requirements, aiming to reduce regulatory burden for the medical gas industry. Comments are due by April 13, 2026.

FDA Guidance: Plausible Mechanism Framework for Individualized Genetic Therapies

The FDA has issued draft guidance outlining a plausible mechanism framework for developing individualized genetic therapies. This framework provides recommendations for generating substantial evidence of effectiveness and safety for these novel treatments. The comment period for this draft guidance closes on April 27, 2026.

FDA Draft Guidance Q&A on Food Traceability Records

The FDA has issued draft guidance in a Q&A format to help industry understand the requirements for additional traceability records for certain foods, as established by a final rule in 2022. Comments on this draft guidance are due by May 21, 2026.