Laws & Regulations
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Final Enforcement Guidance on the Implementation of the Federal Facility Compliance Act
This memorandum provides guidance on the use of the Agency's authority to issue compliance orders to Federal agencies pursuant RCRA Section 3008.
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New Public Water System Supervision Program Settlement Penalty Policy, May 25, 1994
This is the penalty policy to be used in establishing appropriate settlement penalties in the Public Water System Supervision Program.
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Gasoline Sulfur Compliance Report
EPA published a report that analyzes petroleum industry compliance with the national Tier 2 gasoline sulfur program during 2011-2019.
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Air Permitting for Deepwater Port Act Projects in the South Central Region
Outer Continental Shelf Sources Permits in EPA's South Central region, Region 6
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Caithness Long Island, LLC Brookhaven, NY
Caithness draft and final PSD permit Fact Sheet
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Caithness Long Island, LLC Brookhaven, NY
Caithness final PSD permit
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Resilience Directory
This Resource Directory introduces and describes key EPA water programs or initiatives that our partners can explore as they work to make their own program operations, communities, water resources, and infrastructure more resilient to the changing climate.
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Coastal Wetlands Initiative
The Coastal Wetlands Initiative adresses coastal wetland loss, protection, and restoration by bringing together seven federal agencies with programs and authorities that manage coastal wetlands.
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Final Issuance of EPA Dewey-Burdock Class III and Class V Injection Well Area Permits (September 2025)
UIC Announcements -Dewey-Burdock Class III and Class V Injection Well Area Permits
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EPA agreement with West Oakland metal recycler reduces pollution into San Francisco Bay
EPA News Release: EPA agreement with West Oakland metal recycler reduces pollution into San Francisco Bay
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EPA Orders Cleanup Following Battery Fire at Gateway Energy Storage Facility in San Diego
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into a settlement agreement with Gateway Energy Storage, LLC to direct cleanup in the wake of a lithium-ion battery fire that occurred at the company’s energy storage facility in San Diego.
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EPA Acts to Protect Truckee River Watershed, Benefit Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation Through Settlement with CEMEX
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled with CEMEX Construction Materials Pacific, LLC over Clean Water Act violation claims at its sand and gravel mine located in Wadsworth, Nevada, on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Reservation.
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EPA Completes Removal of 150,000 Pounds of Illegally Stored Fireworks from City of Commerce Warehouse
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has successfully completed the removal of approximately 150,000 pounds of illegally stored fireworks from a City of Commerce warehouse.
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United Nuclear Corporation and General Electric to Perform $63 Million Cleanup of Uranium Mine Waste at Northeast Church Rock Mine in Navajo Nation
The United Nuclear Corporation (UNC) and General Electric Company (GE) have agreed to a Consent Decree with the United States, Navajo Nation and the State of New Mexico under the federal Superfund law.
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EPA Requires Chemical Safety Improvements at Stockton Facility
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with the California Ammonia Company (CALAMCO) for claims of violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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Pipeline Company to Pay Penalty, Continue Cleanup in Agreement with EPA Over Gasoline Spill in Walnut Creek, Calif.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with pipeline company SFPP, L.P. to resolve claims of Clean Water Act violations after the company's pipeline discharged over 40,000 gallons of gasoline into the environment in Walnut Creek.
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EPA reaches agreement with Vistra Corp. for urgent battery cleanup at Moss Landing, launches website for public updates
Under EPA oversight, Vistra will conduct and pay for battery removal to reduce risk of fire and carry out community involvement plan
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached an agreement with Vistra Corp. to safely remove and dispose of batteries impacted by the January 2025 fire at Moss Landing.
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Air Pollution: Current and Future Challenges
Despite the dramatic progress to date, air pollution continues to threaten Americans’ health and welfare. The main obstacles are climate change, conventional air pollution, and ozone layer depletion.
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Climate Change Regulatory Actions and Initiatives
Information about regulatory activities addressing greenhouse gas emissions from mobile sources and stationary sources.
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The Clean Air Act and the Economy
Since 1970, cleaner air and a growing economy have gone hand in hand. The Act has created market opportunities that have helped to inspire innovation in cleaner technologies for which the United States has become a global market leader.