Laws & Regulations

Cummins Inc. Settlement

Settlement stating that Cummins Inc. will pay a $2.1 million penalty and recall 405 engines under a settlement agreement resolving violations.

SSURO to Amazon.com Services, LLC - June 10, 2020

SSURO to Amazon Services, LLC.

Amended Complaint for Volkswagen

The settlement partially resolves allegations that Volkswagen violated the Clean Air Act (“CAA”) by the sale of approximately 500,000 model year 2009 to 2015 motor vehicles containing 2.0 liter diesel engines equipped with “defeat devices” (“CAA 2.0 liter.

Consent Decree for J. R. Simplot Company

This is the J. R. Simplot Company Consent Decree

Transmittal of "Guidance of Section 303 of the Clean Air Act"

Explains the statutory requirements and resource needs that must be met in order to take action under Section 303 of the Clean Air Act in the event of a pollution emergency.

Restrictions on Communicating with Outside Parties Regarding Enforcement Actions

Reiterates guidance outlining restrictions on communicating with parties outside of the EPA about enforcement actions, including members of Congress, state or local officials, and the media.

Consent Decree: Aspen Petroleum Products, Inc. and Terrance Tschatschula

This is an Aspen Petroleum Product Inc. Clean Air Act Consent Decree

Request for a No Action Assurance for New Industrial Facilities Needing Stormwater Permit Coverage under the EPA’s Multi-Sector General Permit

Northern Indiana Public Service Company Clean Air Act Settlement

NIPSCO has agreed to invest approximately $600 million in pollution control technology that will protect public health and resolve violations.

Volkswagen Announcements, Press Releases and Statements

Announcements 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.

Clean Air Act (CAA) and Federal Facilities

This page explains the federal facility responsibilities under the The Clean Air Act (CAA). These responsibilities include controlling emissions from stationary and mobile sources.

Overview of the Enforcement Process for Federal Facilities

Overview of the enforcement process for violating federal environmental laws as it applies specifically to federal facilities.

Trident Seafoods Corp. Clean Water Act Settlement

Trident Seafoods Corp. has agreed to pay a $2.5 million civil penalty and invest millions in fish waste controls to settle alleged violations of the CWA.

Case Summary: $2 Million Stipulated Penalties Related to Violation of Cleanup Settlement at Resin Disposal Site in Pennsylvania

Case summary of the stipulated penalty associated with the Resin Disposal Site

Final Response to the Variance Petition from the U.S. Department of Energy for the Hanford Site

This webpage announces the proposed treatment variance that is out for public comment for U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site's disposal of 2,000 gallons of reclassified low-activity waste supernate.

Quick Start Guide – A Brief Tutorial for DRAS 4

This document guides the user through quickling starting and using DRAS 4.

Historical Information about the Hazardous Waste Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) Program

History of the Hazardous Waste LDR program including Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) Mandate, Early Rulemakings, Phases, Federal Register Notices and Technical Documents.

Documents Related to the Hazardous Waste Listing of Chlorinated Aliphatics Production Wastes

Rulemaking information about the two waste streams from chlorinated aliphatics production that are listed as hazardous including links to the proposed and final rules and a fact sheet about the final rule.

Frequent Questions about the Delisting Risk Assessment Software (DRAS)

Frequent technical questions such "Surface Impoundment Requires Corrections", "How Do I Assess Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) or Leachability in a Liquid Waste Sample?", "Aggregate Hazard Index and Cancer Risk Output Table Correction".

Clean Water Act Reporting Requirements for RCRA Hazardous Waste Discharges

EPA’s Clean Water Act (CWA) Pretreatment Program regulations require that Industrial Users (IUs) report any substance discharged to the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW).