Laws & Regulations
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Federal Legislation, Regulation, and Executive Orders Relevant to Federal Electronics Stewardship
This document lists federal legislation, regulation, rules, and Executive Orders that are applicable to the purchasing, operation and maintenance, and end-of-life management of electronic equipment.
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Ensuring Measurement Competency
Read the EPA policies created to ensure the quality of information from generated data. This data is then collected and used for making scientific and regulatory decisions
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SBAR Panel: Review of the Oil and Natural Gas New Source Performance Standards
small entity SBAR panel oil and gas new source performance standards
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Primary Sulfur Dioxide NAAQS Implementation Schedule
The effective date for the primary sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) established in 2012, is followed by designations of nonattainment areas and subsequently required state implementation plans (SIPs).
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Support Documents for Fluoride Chemicals in Drinking Water Section 21 Petition
Documents supporting the Section 21 petition submitted by Fluoride Action Network.
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Is there still asbestos in automobile brakes?
It is possible that some aftermarket brakes, especially imported brakes, may still contain asbestos. Other Frequent Questions about Asbestos Learn About Asbestos Asbestos and School Buildings Information for Owners and Managers of Buildings that Contain Asbestos Protect Your Family from Exposures to Asbestos Asbestos Contaminated Vermiculite Insulation
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Now Available: Latest Update to the TSCA Inventory
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the May 2024 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory.
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EPA Celebrates National Pollinator Week
EPA has renewed its MOU between EPA and the Pollinator Partnership, as part of its ongoing work to protect pollinator habitats.
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EPA Releases New Resource Database and Reporting Tool Improvements Ahead of 2024 Chemical Data Reporting Period
EPA is reminding companies that the 2024 Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) cycle submission period begins on June 1, 2024, and runs through September 30, 2024.
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Educational Primer on EPA SNUR Programs and Environment and Climate Change Canada/Health Canada SNAc Provisions
This primer provides information and example scenarios meant to serve as an easy-to-follow resource for understanding Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) and Significant New Activity (SNAc) compliance.
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Fluridone Petition and Response
FIFRA exclusive use provisions for minor use registrations provide incentives to pesticide companies to register minor uses of pesticides. View petitions for exclusive use periods or extensions and EPA responses.
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CWA Section 404(g) Regulatory Requirements
The CWA Section 404(g) Tribal and State Assumption Program rule clarifies the procedures and requirements for states, territories and authorized Tribes to assume and administer the CWA Section 404 permitting program in some waters of the United States.
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Overview of the Award Document and Terms and Conditions
The Assistance Agreement Award Document is a legally binding agreement between EPA and the recipient organization. There are three types of terms and conditions: Administrative, Programmatic, and High Risk.
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Consultation on CWA Section 404 Program Requests: Endangered Species Act and National Historic Preservation Act
EPA is seeking public comment on whether the Agency should reconsider its current position that consultation under ESA Section 7(a)(2) is not required when the EPA approves a State or Tribe’s request to assume the Section 404 program
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General Information about CWA Section 404(g)
Overview of Clean Water Act Section 404(g)
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NACEPT Assumable Waters Subcommittee Materials Regarding Tribal or State Permitting under Clean Water Act Section 404
Overview Assumable Waters Subcommittee and final report.
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EPA Office of Research and Development Research Terms and Conditions effective March 29, 2016 to November 11, 2020
EPA’s interim implementation of the federal-wide standard research terms and conditions.
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About Prevention of Significant Deterioration Permits in EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9)
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permits in EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9).
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Federal Land Manager Notification of New Source Review Permit Applications in EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9)
In EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9), the Class 1 federal lands areas are designated as depicted in the map on this page. For more information, please visit the Region 9 Federal Class 1 Areas page.