Laws & Regulations

Petition Information for Reconsideration and Stay Request filed on behalf of the Chemical Safety Advocacy Group for the Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act

Petition for Reconsideration and Stay Request filed on behalf of the Chemical Safety Advocacy Group for the Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act

Petition to EPA for Rulemaking to Adopt Revised NOx Exhaust Emission Standards for On-Highway Heavy-Duty Trucks and Engines

Petition to EPA for Rulemaking to Adopt Ultra-Low NOx Exhaust Emission Standards for On-Road Heavy-Duty Trucks and Engines

Petition to Add Chitosan to EPA’s Minimum Risk Pesticide Inert Ingredient List and Active Ingredient List

This petition from Zach Wilkinson, COO Tidal Vision Products, LLC, dated October 10, 2018, and amended April 4, 2019, asks that EPA add chitosan (CAS # 9012-76-4) to the list of Inert Ingredients on the EPA Minimum Risk Pesticide List.

Friends of the Earth Letter Petitioning EPA on NOx Standards

Petition asking EPA to begin rulemaking proceedings to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from new ships in U.S. waters, extending to the outer boundary of its exclusive economic zone.

Petition for Partial Supplemental Waiver of the 2016 Cellulosic Biofuel Volumetric Requirements

January 13, 2017, EPA sent a letter to the American Petrochemical and Fuel Manufacturers (“AFPM”) denying its petition for a partial supplemental waiver of the 2016 cellulosic biofuel standard established under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Delaware SIP: Commitment to adopt a clean fuel fleet program

Delaware SIP - EPA Approved non -regulatory and quasi-regulatory material

Maryland SIP, Control of Glass Melting Furnaces

Maryland SIP, COMAR 26.11.25.01 through .04

Maryland SIP, Architectural and Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Coatings

Maryland SIP, COMAR 26.11.39

Maryland SIP, Control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from Flat wood Paneling Coatings

Maryland, SIPs, COMAR 26.11.19.33

EPA to hold public hearing on the City of Asheboro’s wastewater treatment plant proposed permit

Release Date: October 8, 2025

Laws & Regulations

Overview of EPA's law and regulatory information, including complying with and enforcing environmental regulations.

Introduction to Regulations, Policies and Guidance for EPA Grants

Introduces visitors to the primary regulations, requirements, and policies that must be followed to manage an EPA grant.

Executive Order 13229

Dated October 9, 2001, presidential document amending EO 13045, extending the Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children.

Report: EPA Needs to Compete More Assistance Agreements

Report #2005-P-00014, March 31, 2005. EPA Order 5700.5 (Order) was a positive step in promoting competition;however, it did not promote competition to the maximum extent possible.

Report: Monitoring Needed to Assess Impact of EPA’s Clean Air Mercury Rule on Potential Hotspots

Report #2006-P-00025, May 15, 2006. EPA brought significant scientific, technical, and modeling expertise to bear in developing a specific methodology to consider the potential for mercury hotspots.

Report: Information Security Series: Security Practices Integrated Compliance Information System

Report #2006-P-00020, March 29, 2006. OECA could improve its practices to ensure that key security documents are maintained.

Report: Measuring the Impact of the Food Quality Protection Act: Challenges and Opportunities

Report #2006-P-00028, August 1, 2006. The EPA OIG found that OPP has primarily measured its success and the impact of FQPA by adherence to its reregistration schedule rather than by reductions in risk to children’s health.

Report: EPA’s Oversight of the Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Needs Improvement

Report #2007-P-00001, October 5, 2006. Properly implemented, I/M programs ensure that poorly performing vehicles are identified and timely repaired.

Report: Number of and Cost to Award and Manage EPA Earmark Grants, and the Grants’ Impact on the Agency’s Mission

Report #2007-P-00024, May 22, 2007. Between January 1, 2005, and March 31, 2006, EPA awarded 444 earmark grants totaling $454 million.

Report: EPA Needs to Take More Action in Implementing Alternative Approaches to Superfund Cleanups

Report #2007-P-00026, June 6, 2007. EPA has not implemented effective management tools or controls for the SA approach.