Laws & Regulations
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EPA SC03 Supplemental Federal Test Procedure (SFTP) with Air Conditioning
The page contains a graph of the EPA SC03 Supplemental Federal Test Procedures (SFTP) with air conditioning driving cycle.
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Summary of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act
Describes Titles I and II of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, also known as the Ocean Dumping Act.
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Summary of the BEACH Act
The Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act amended the Clean Water Act in 2000.
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EPA Denial of Petition for Partial Waiver of the 2023 Cellulosic Biofuel Requirement
EPA denied a petition from the American Petrochemical & Fuel Manufacturers for a partial waiver of the 2023 cellulosic biofuel standard under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
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Clean Trucks Plan
EPA's Clean Trucks Plan will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollutants from new medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
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Summary of the Energy Independence and Security Act
Provides a summary of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA).
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Proposed Rule: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3
This page includes a summary of EPA’s proposed rule that would set more stringent standards to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from heavy-duty (HD) vehicles beginning in model year (MY) 2027.
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Summary of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act
Describes the Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA), which supports the use of deep geologic repositories for the safe storage and/or disposal of radioactive waste.
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118th Congress 2nd Session
This page will list current testimonies for the 118th Congressional 2nd session
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Summary of the Oil Pollution Act
The Oil Pollution Act, which streamlined and strengthened EPA's ability to prevent and respond to catastrophic oil spills, requires oil storage facilities and vessels to submit plans detailing how they will respond to large discharges.
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Final Rule and Related Materials for Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards
This page includes a summary of EPA’s final rule that sets new, more stringent standards to reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles and engines starting in model year (MY) 2027.
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Summary of the Energy Policy Act
Provides a summary of the Energy Policy Act, which addresses energy production in the United States, energy efficiency; renewable energy; oil and gas; coal; vehicles and motor fuels, and climate change technology.
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Emissions Models and Other Methods to Produce Emission Inventories
An emissions inventory is a summary or forecast of the emissions produced by a group of sources in a given time period. Inventories of air pollution from mobile sources are often produced by models such as the MOtor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES).
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Frequent Questions about Volkswagen Violations
Frequent questions about EPA's issued notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen. The NOV alleges software that circumvents EPA emissions standards for certain air pollutants.
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Announcements for FCA Violations
Announcements about EPA's issued notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to FCA. The NOV alleges software that circumvents EPA emissions standards for certain air pollutants.
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Summary of the National Environmental Policy Act
Describes the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which requires that all branches of government give proper consideration to the environment prior to undertaking any major federal action that significantly affects the environment.
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Summary of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
Summarizes the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which provides for federal regulation of pesticide distribution, sale, and use.
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History of the Clean Water Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948 was the first major U.S. law to address water pollution. As amended in 1972, the law became commonly known as the Clean Water Act (CWA).
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Summary of the Safe Drinking Water Act
The Safe Drinking Water Act authorizes EPA to establish minimum standards to protect the quality of drinking water, using detailed risk and cost assessment; and requires all public water systems to comply, including protection from underground injection.
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What is the National Environmental Policy Act?
Describes what the National Environemental Policy Act (NEPA) and discusses when it applies, how it is carried out, and how EPA and other Federal Agencies comply with NEPA.