Environmental Protection Agency November 3, 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Allowance Allocation Methodology for 2024 and Later Years
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to amend existing regulations to implement certain provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, as enacted on December 27, 2020. This rulemaking proposes to establish the methodology for allocating hydrofluorocarbon production and consumption allowances for the calendar years of 2024 through 2028. EPA is also proposing to amend the consumption baseline to reflect updated data and to make other adjustments based on lessons learned from implementation of the hydrofluorocarbon phasedown program thus far, including proposing to: codify the existing approach of how allowances must be expended for import of regulated substances; revise recordkeeping and reporting requirements; and implement other modifications to the existing regulations.
Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit
In accordance with the Clean Air Act, as amended (CAA or the Act), notice is hereby given of a proposed consent decree in Sierra Club, et al. v. Regan, No. 3:22-cv-01992-JD (N.D. Cal.). On March 29, 2022, Plaintiffs Sierra Club, Air Alliance Houston, Center for Biological Diversity, Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future, Clean Air Council, and Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California alleging that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) failed to perform a non-discretionary duty in accordance with the Act to promulgate Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) to address the ``Good Neighbor'' requirements of the CAA for the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for four states: Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and New Mexico. The proposed consent decree would establish deadlines for EPA to take specified actions.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Mission Support, Administration and Resources Management (OMS-ARM) is giving notice that it proposes to modify a system of records pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974. The Labor and Employee Relations Information System (LERIS) is being modified to change the name and location of the system to Labor and Employee Relations Tracking System (LERTS), per a vendor change. Additionally, EPA is modifying the SORN previously published in 2014 to update the system manager name and to add applicable routine uses. The purpose of the system is to allow Labor and Employee Relations (LER) specialists to track, manage and report on a full spectrum of labor and employee relations cases throughout the Agency.
White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Public Meeting
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby provides notice that the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC) will meet on the dates and times described below. The meeting is open to the public. For additional information about registering to attend the meeting or provide public comment, please see ``REGISTRATION'' under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Pre-Registration is required.
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Public Meeting
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby provides notice that the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) will meet on the dates and times described below. The meeting is open to the public. For additional information about registering to attend the meeting or to provide public comment, please see ``REGISTRATION'' under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Pre-Registration is required.
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee
Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the agency by law. Accordingly, CAAAC will be renewed for an additional two-year period. The purpose of the CAAAC is to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on policy issues associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act. Inquiries may be directed to Lorraine Reddick, CAAAC Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (6101), Washington, DC 20460, or by email to reddick.lorraine@epa.gov.
Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit
In accordance with the Clean Air Act, as amended (CAA or the Act), notice is given of a proposed consent decree in Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice v. EPA, No. 22-cv-04191 (N.D. Cal, July 19, 2022). On July 19, 2022, Plaintiff Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Oakland Division. Plaintiff alleged that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) failed to take action on a California State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission by the required deadline. The proposed consent decree would establish a deadline for EPA to take action on the submission.
Announcing Upcoming Meeting of Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces an upcoming meeting of the Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee (MSTRS), which is a subcommittee under the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC). This is a hybrid (both in-person and virtual) meeting and open to the public. The meeting will include discussion of current topics and presentations about activities being conducted by EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality. MSTRS listserv subscribers will receive notification when the agenda is available on the Subcommittee website. To subscribe to the MSTRS listserv, send an email to MSTRS@epa.gov.
Strategy To Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing its Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities. The EPA developed this strategy to lay out the Agency's plan to strengthen public health protections, address legacy lead contamination for communities with the greatest exposures, and promote environmental justice and equity.
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