Environmental Protection Agency January 24, 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Air Plan Approval; California; Feather River Air Quality Management District; Nonattainment New Source Review; 2015 Ozone Standard
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of California addressing the nonattainment new source review (NNSR) requirements for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This SIP revision addresses the Feather River Air Quality Management District (``District'') portion of the California SIP. This action is being taken pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or ``Act'') and its implementing regulations.
Baicalin in Pesticide Formulations; Tolerance Exemption
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Baicalin anhydrous and Baicalin hydrate when used as inert ingredients (stabilizer) on growing crops pre- harvest, limited to a maximum concentration of 10% of the end-use formulation. Exponent, Inc. on behalf of UPL NA Inc. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of baicalin anhydrous and baicalin hydrate, when used in accordance with the terms of those exemptions.
Scientific Integrity Policy Draft for Public Comment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a 30-day public comment period on the draft updates to its Scientific Integrity (SI) Policy. In accordance with the requirements of the 2021 Presidential Memorandum on Restoring Trust in Government Through Scientific Integrity and Evidence-based Policymaking, EPA is revising our SI Policy. The updated SI Policy will adopt a new Federal definition of scientific integrity and meaningfully strengthen several policy elements that will help ensure a culture of scientific integrity at the Agency. It will incorporate the model scientific integrity policy from the National Science and Technology Council's A Framework for Federal Scientific Integrity Policy and Practice (2023), lessons learned over the years, and the results of previous surveys of EPA staff on scientific integrity.
Toxic Substances Control Act Review of CBI Claims for the Identity of Chemicals in the TSCA Inventory; Extension of Review Period
This document announces the extension of the review period for Confidential Business Information (CBI) claims for specific identify of all active chemical substances listed on the confidential portion of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory submitted to the EPA under TSCA. EPA has determined that an extension of the statutory review period for the review of CBI claims under TSCA are necessary to allow the Agency to complete the required reviews under TSCA.
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