Laws & Regulations

Newsletter: East Palestine Train Derailment Response, 3-21-2023

East Palestine Newsletter, 1st edition, serving East Palestine, Negley, Darlington and surrounding communities

Safer Choice and Design for the Environment - Column Name: PRODUCT ID

This website provides access to several EPA databases to provide information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land anywhere in the United States.

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

To provide regulatory information to the regulated community (those using, storing, or disposing of PCBs), and to provide risk/background information to those researching PCBs and/or concerned about potential exposure to PCBs.

Alternate PCB Extraction Methods and Amendments to PCB Cleanup and Disposal Regulations

This PCB rulemaking consists of amendments to clarify the regulations in addition to providing some necessary flexibilities for emergency response waste.

Fact Sheet: Flexible Provisions for Emergency Situations

This fact sheet  describes changes to the federal polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) regulations at 40 Code of Regulations (CFR) part 761 that went into effect on February 26, 2024, which address the cleanup and disposal of PCBs during emergency situations.

Fact Sheet: Extraction and Determinative Methods

webpage version of this fact sheet titled, "Amendments to PCB Regulations
Fact Sheet: Extraction and Determinative Methods"

Risk Evaluation for 1-Bromopropane (1-BP)

1-Bromopropane (1-BP)

TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory

Section 8 (b) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to compile, keep current, and publish a list of each chemical substance that is manufactured or processed in the United States for TSCA uses.

Underground Injection Control in EPA Region 7 (IA, KS, MO and NE)

Region specific UIC contact information is provided.

Part 71 Operating Permits on Tribal Lands in EPA's South Central Region

Air permitting in EPA's South Central region, Region 6; serving Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and 66 Tribes

Protecting Underground Sources of Drinking Water from Underground Injection (UIC)

Provide information on: individual injection well classes; regulations specific to each well class; technical guidance; compliance assistance; federal, state, and tribal/territory roles and responsibilities.

Washington SIP: EPA Approved Regulations (Table 4 - Benton Clean Air Agency)

EPA approved regulations for the Benton Clean Air Agency in Washington's air quality State Implementation Plan (SIP).

Reviewing New Chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

This microsite will provide information on how EPA’s new chemicals review program works, on the assessment tools and policies EPA uses in this program, and on the regulatory outcomes of EPA’s review of new chemicals notifications.

CAA Permitting in EPA's Southeastern Region

CAA permits in progress or issued by EPA Region 4

Substitutes in Residential Dehumidifiers

This page contains a searchable/filterable/sortable table of substitutes listed acceptable for use in residential dehumidifiers.

Substitutes in Residential and Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps

This page contains a searchable/filterable/sortable table of substitutes listed acceptable for use in residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pumps.

Substitutes in Non-Mechanical Heat Transfer Systems

This page contains a searchable/filterable/sortable table of substitutes listed acceptable for use in non-mechanical heat transfer systems.

EPA Proposes Plan to Step Up Groundwater Cleanup at San Fernando Valley Superfund Site, Increasing Supply of Safe Drinking Water

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed plan to address a contaminated groundwater plume at the San Fernando Valley (Area 2) Superfund site, located near Glendale, CA. EPA is seeking public input on the plan through April 14th.

• Release Date: March 16, 2026

MPRSA Ocean Site Monitoring and Management

The EPA is responsible for managing all designated ocean sites. Surveys are conducted to identify appropriate locations for ocean sites and to monitor the impacts of regulated dumping at the ocean sites.

Substitutes in MVAC: Passenger Air Conditioning in Buses and Trains

This page contains a searchable/filterable/sortable table of substitutes listed acceptable for passenger air conditioning in buses and trains.