Laws & Regulations

Pre-Publication Version of Public Notification Requirements for Combined Sewer Overflows to the Great Lakes Basin

On December 16, 2016, EPA signed a notice of proposed rulemaking addressing public notification requirements for combined sewer overflow (CSO) discharges to the Great Lakes Basin.

Lead

Learn about the health effects of lead, who is at risk, how to test for lead in paint or other areas of your home, how to find or become a lead-safe certified firm, and more about the Lead Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP) rule.

EPA marks one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene with visit to Lake Lure, North Carolina, and commitment to remaining a partner in western North Carolina’s recovery

Release Date: September 17, 2025

Proposed permit for the Riverside Water and Sewer District Water Treatment Plant on the Nez Perce Reservation

Public notice for EPA's draft discharge permit for the Riverside Water and Sewer District Water Treatment Plant located on the Nez Perce Reservation in Orofino, Idaho.

Comments Due Date: October 17, 2025
Geographic Locations: Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Tribal Lands

Revising the Federal Water Quality Standards Regulation to Protect Tribal Reserved Rights

Changes to the water quality standards (WQS) regulations at 40 CFR Part 131 to explicitly and sustainably protect tribal reserved rights in state waters consistent with existing legal obligations.

Opportunity to Comment on Draft Permit and Environmental Assessment for the Maher Cattle Company in South Dakota

Public notice of NPDES draft permit and draft environmental assessment for the Maher Cattle Company feedlot in South Dakota.

Comments Due Date: October 17, 2025
Geographic Locations: South Dakota, Great Plains

NPDES Permit for Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC Absaloka Mine South Extension in Montana

Under NPDES permit MT-0030783, Westmoreland Resources, Inc. is authorized to discharge mine drainage from outfalls associated with the Absaloka Mine South Extension on the Crow Indian reservation near Hardin, Montana to Middle Fork of Sarpy Creek.

NPDES Pretreatment Discharge Requirements for Monument Powder Coating in Colorado

Under NPDES control mechanism CO-PF00108, Monument Powder Coatings is authorized to discharge wastewaters to the City of Fruita, Colorado, publicly operated treatment works (POTW).

Benefits of the PCB Cleanup and Disposal Program

Describes the benefits of the PCB cleanup and disposal program along with 6 successful environmental cleanup case studies.

Narrative Water Quality Criteria Related to Trash and Plastics

To address the public health problem of trash in our waterways, it is important to first identify and adopt trash criteria and then identify a way to implement such criteria in an effective manner.

Water Quality Standards Regulations: Virginia

Information related to Water Quality Standards for Virginia.

News, Notices and Announcements for the Renewable Fuel Standard

A list of EPA announcements on regulating renewable fuel standard program are gathered together.

Divulgações imobiliárias sobre potenciais riscos de chumbo

Informações para compradores de imóveis, locatários, administradores de imóveis, proprietários, corretores imobiliários e vendedores de imóveis.

Раскрытие информации о потенциальных опасностях, сопряженных со свинцом, при сделках с недвижимостью

Информация для покупателей жилья, арендаторов, управляющих недвижимостью, арендодателей, риелторов и продавцов недвижимости

Mga Pagbabahagi ng Impormasyon ng Real Estate tungkol sa Potensyal na mga Panganib ng Lead

Inaatasan ng Panuntunan sa Pagbabahagi ng Impormasyon tungkol sa Lead-Based na Pintura ang mga nagbebenta, landlord, ahente ng real estate, at tagapangasiwa ng property na magbahagi ng partikular na impormasyon tungkol sa lead-based na pintura at mga panga