Laws & Regulations

2018 Final Aquatic Life Criteria for Aluminum in Freshwater

EPA has released draft updated aluminum aquatic life ambient water quality criteria for freshwater under Section 304(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act.

Calculation of the Annual Part 71 Fee for Calendar Year 2019

Part 71 Annual Fee

Calculation of the Part 70 Presumptive Minimum Fee Effective September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019

Part 70 Presumptive Minimum Fee

Calculation of the Part 70 Presumptive Minimum Fee Effective September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018

Part 70 Presumptive Minimum Fee

Alternative Test Methods and Strategies to Reduce Vertebrate Animal Testing

EPA's approach on new approach methodologies (NAMs)

Nitrogen Dioxide Designations - Indiana State Recommendation and EPA Response

2010 Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) standards. Indiana state recommendation and EPA response.

Nitrogen Dioxide Designations - Minnesota State Recommendations and EPA Response

2010 Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) standards. Minnesota state recommendation and EPA response.

Nitrogen Dioxide Designations - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians Tribal Recommendation and EPA Response

2010 Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) standards. Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians Tribal recommendation and EPA response.

Infrastructure SIP Requirements and Guidance

The Clean Air Act requires states to submit SIPs that implement, maintain, and enforce a new or revised national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) within 3 years of EPA issuing the standard. The Infrastructure SIP is required for all states.

Potential SBAR Panel: TSCA Section 8 Rule: Tiered Data Reporting (TDR) and Recordkeeping Requirements for Manufacturing (including Importing) and Processing of Certain Chemical Substances

Information on potential SBAR Panel on Tiered Data Reporting (TDR) and Recordkeeping Requirements for Manufacturing (including Importing) and Processing of Certain Chemical Substances

News in Water Reuse Regulations and Guidelines

List of upcoming potential state-level regulations or specifications relating to water reuse sources and/or uses.

Risk Management Program Guidance and Fact Sheets

Includes information on the RMP audit program, how RMP affects small business, chemical emergency preparedness and prevention in Indian Country, OSHA standards and compliance, and Off-site Consequence Analysis access.

Fact Sheet: Risk Management Program: Emergency Response Exercises

EPA Risk Management Program: Emergency Response Exercises 40 CFR Part 68.96 fact sheet.

Identification of Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials That Are Solid Waste

Water Quality Standards Regulations: Iowa

Information related to Water Quality Standards for Iowa.

Regulatory Actions for Technology Transitions

Rules and notices under subsection (i) of the AIM Act

EPA Encourages Hurricane Preparedness Across the Southeast for Hurricane Season

Atlantic hurricane season officially starts today, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging residents, businesses, and state and local governments across the Southeast to take proactive steps for hurricane season.

Release Date: June 1, 2026