Laws & Regulations

Particulate Matter (PM) Air Quality Standards - Documents from Review Completed in 1997

Ozone (O3) Air Quality Standards - Documents from Review Completed in 1997

Particulate Matter (PM) Air Quality Standards - Documents from Review Completed in 2006

Particulate Matter (PM) Air Quality Standards - Documents from Review Completed in 2012

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Primary Standards - Planning Documents from Current Review

Scientific and technical planning documents used to develop the current nitrogen dioxide primary national ambient air quality standard.

EPA’s Stormwater Management Model (SWMM)

EPA’s Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) is used throughout the world for planning, analysis, and design
related to stormwater runoff, combined and sanitary sewers, and other drainage systems in urban areas.

PRP Search Training Videos

Web page with links to training videos for conducting PRP searches.

Settlement with the Department of the Interior (DOI) to Resolve Violations at Schools in Indian Country

Consent Agreement with the DOI, BIA and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) on alleged violations at schools and public water systems owned, operated or the responsibility of DOI. Violations occurred under the CAA, CWA, SDWA, TSCA, ADHERA.

Memorandum: Amendments to EPA's Civil Penalty Policies to Implement the 2008 Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule

Memorandum amends all of the EPA's existing civil penalty policies to conform to the 2008 Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment.

Deer Park Refining Limited Partnership Settlement

EPA announced a settlement that commits refineries owned by Motiva, Equilin, and the Deer Park Refining to program to assure compliance with provisions of the Clean Air Act.

Equilon Enterprises LLC Settlement

A settlement that commits nine refineries owned by Motiva, Equilin, and the Deer Park Refining Limited Partnership (Shell Deer Park).

Motiva Enterprises LLC Refinery Settlement

Settlement summary for nine refineries owned by Motiva, Equilon, and the Deer Park Refining Limited Partnership (Shell Deer Park) to assure compliance with major provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

Williamsport Clean Water Act Settlement

Wsa has agreed to make significant improvements to its combined sewer system at an estimated cost of approximately $10 million.

Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule - May 02, 2013

Announced 17 more enforcement actions for violations of the lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP)

Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule - February 2014

24 settlements with home renovation contractors and training providers for violations of the lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP).

Hyundai and Kia Clean Air Act Settlement

Automakers Hyundai and Kia will pay a $100 million civil penalty to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations based on their sale of more than 1 million vehicles.

Ineos ABS USA/Lanxess Clean Air Act Settlement

LANXESS Corp. and INEOS ABS USA Corp. have agreed to pay a $3.1 million civil penalty and INEOS will spend up to $2 million to install environmental controls.

Guidance: RCRA 3008(h) Administrative Order on Consent

Transmittal memorandum and model RCRA section 3008(h) administrative order on consent

Importance of the Nexus Requirement in the Supplemental Environmental Projects Policy

This memorandum emphasizes the importance of nexus in evaluating proposed supplemental environmental projects.

Hampton Roads Sanitation Clean Water Act Settlement in the Chesapeake Bay Area

HRSD has agreed to pay a $900,000 civil penalty and to take corrective actions to reduce alleged sanitary sewer overflows from its collection system.