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EPA Region 5

Serving Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 37 Tribes

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Serving Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, Minnesota,
Ohio, Wisconsin and
37 Tribes

Contacts

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  • Region 5 Main Number: 312-353-2000 or toll-free 800-621-8431,
    8:00 am to 4:30 pm Central time
  • r5hotline@epa.gov
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Events and Public Notices

  • ADM Geologic Sequestration Well - Proposed Order SDWA-05-2025-0001

    EPA took action to protect underground sources of drinking water by issuing a proposed enforcement order to Archer Daniels Midland Co. for alleged violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act related to the company’s carbon sequestration injection project in

    • Geographic Locations: Illinois
  • EPA Begins Review of the Waste, Inc., Landfill Superfund Site

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a five-year review of the Waste, Inc., Landfill site located at 1701 E. U.S. 12, Michigan City, Indiana and is announcing a 30-day public comment period.

    • Comments Due Date: November 8, 2025
    • Geographic Locations: Indiana
  • EPA Plans to Reissue Exemption for Hazardous Waste Injection Wells - Republic Industrial & Energy Solutions, Romulus, MI

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), plans to reissue an exemption for hazardous waste injection wells for Republic Industrial & Energy Solutions, Romulus, MI.

    • Comments Due Date: November 6, 2025
    • Geographic Locations: Michigan
  • Little Mississinewa River Site Five-Year Review

    EPA is conducting a five-year review of Little Mississinewa River (LMR) Superfund site

    • Comments Due Date: December 31, 2025
    • Geographic Locations: Indiana
  • N.W. Mauthe Co., Inc Superfund Site Five-Year Review

    EPA is conducting a five-year review of N.W. Mauthe Co., Inc Superfund.

    • Comments Due Date: April 1, 2026
    • Geographic Locations: Wisconsin
  • Proposed CAFO CWA-05-2025-0009

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5, is providing notice of intent to execute a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) with Vapor Bus International. A Wabtec Company.

    • Comments Due Date: October 23, 2025
    • Geographic Locations: Illinois
  • Public Comments Sought on a Class VI Injection Well Carbon Storage Draft Permit, One Carbon Partnership, LP

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting comments on its intent to issue a permit for One Carbon Partnership, LP.

    • Comments Due Date: December 8, 2025
    • Geographic Locations: Indiana
  • Public Comments Sought on a Class VI UIC Injection Well Draft Permit- Marquis Carbon Injection

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5, is providing notice to comment on Class VI UIC Injection Well Draft Permit- Marquis Carbon Injection.

    • Comments Due Date: November 3, 2025
    • Geographic Locations: Illinois

Five-Year Review Public Notices

View the list of notices open for comment: Five-Year Review public notices.

Latest News Releases

  • EPA Seeks Public Comment on Draft Carbon Storage Permit for Company in Randolph County, Indiana

  • EPA Announces Settlement with St. Paul Brass for Alleged Violations of the Clean Air Act in Minnesota

  • EPA Begins Hazardous Substances Removal from Former Omni Polymers Facility in Toledo, Ohio

  • EPA Reaches Settlement with Homeworks Construction for Lead Paint Violations in South Bend, Indiana

  • EPA, Ohio and Partners Highlight Sediment Cleanup Project Start in Cuyahoga Falls

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