Laws & Regulations

Clean Water Act 106 Reporting Requirements Overview

This page is an overview of 106 Reporting Requirements for Tribes in EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9).

Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA)

The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the U.S. and Canada addresses critical environmental health issues in the Great Lakes region. It's a model of binational cooperation to protect water quality. It was first signed in 1972 and amended in 2012.

CGP Permitting in Lands of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction

EPA is seeking public comment on its proposed 2022 Construction General Permit (CGP) for stormwater discharges from construction activity.

Fees Information for the Motor Vehicle and Engine Compliance Program

EPA must receive the proper certification fee and fee filing form before starting to review a manufacturer’s certification application for a given test group or engine family.

Water Quality Standards Regulations: Ohio

Ohio Water Quality Standards approved or otherwise in effect for Clean Water Act purposes.

Water Quality Standards Regulations: Wisconsin

Information related to Water Quality Standards for Wisconsin.

Statistics for the TSCA CBI Review Program

State/Territory-Designated Top-Priority National Priorities List (NPL) Sites

Section 300.425(c) of the National Contingency Plan allows States or Territories to designate its top-priority site without the need to apply the Hazard Ranking System. Learn about States and Territories that have designated their one top-priority site.

State/Tribal Correspondence Concerning NPL Site Listing

Access state/tribal correspondence information about Superfund sites that were considered or listed to the NPL since September 18, 2012. This information is used to determine the position of states/tribes on the matter of a site's listing to the NPL.

Natural Resource Damages: ERAs and NRDAs

Learn about the Ecological Risk Assessment (ERA) process and the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) process.

About Oral Arguments

Find information about the location of our courtroom, how to gain access to the courtroom, and how to observe Oral Arguments.

Asbestos at Superfund Sites: National Policy Directives

Comprehensive record of EPA directives and policies related to asbestos and asbestos cleanup under Superfund.

Pharma Rule

To help prepare users for the new Hazardous Waste Pharmaceutical Rule, EPA will host free Compliance Assistance Workshops throughout Iowa

Superfund Regulations

Access links to EPA web pages with simplified explanations of the Superfund regulatory process.

Clean Air Act Guidelines and Standards for Waste Management

This page contains the stationary sources of air pollution for the waste management industries, and their corresponding air pollution regulations. To learn more about the regulations for each industry, just click on the links below.

Abandoned Mine Lands: Policy and Guidance

EPA policy and guidance on the assessment and remediation of abandoned mine lands.

EPA and Army Postpone Public Hearing on Proposed New “Waters of the United States” Definition

EPA and the Department of the Army announce they will postpone the planned January 23 public hearing on the proposed new “Waters of the United States” definition until after appropriations have passed to fund EPA.

Permit Fees

This site will provide basic information on clean air permitting under the title V operating permits program, provide access to state and regional permitting programs, and maintain access to proposed and final regulatory requirements.

2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Implementation Actions

Read about the EPA's infrastructure actions for the 2008 lead NAAQS. These actions are regarding states' failure to submit SIPs addressing various parts of the standards. Here you can read the federal register notices, fact sheets, and the docket folder.

Clean Air Act Permits Issued by EPA Region 3

List of air pollution control permits and associated actions proposed to be issued by Region 3 that are currently available for public review and comment.