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EPA Partially Disapproves Hawaii’s Regional Haze Plan and Ensures the State’s Energy Needs Continue to Be Met

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the partial approval and partial disapproval of Hawaii’s 2024 Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision.
- Release Date: May 15, 2026
EPA Completes Water Assessment Mission in the CNMI and Guam after Super Typhoon Sinlaku

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has completed drinking water and wastewater assessment work in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam.
- Release Date: May 14, 2026
EPA Reinforces Commitment to Supporting Reliable, Affordable Coal-fired Electricity

EPA is proposing a rule to revise wastewater limits, known as effluent limitations guidelines (ELG), for steam electric power plants that will help improve grid reliability and lower electricity prices while continuing to support clean and safe water
- Release Date: May 14, 2026
EPA Proposes to Delay Unattainable Biden-era Vehicle Standards, Projecting $1.7 Billion in Savings

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin proposed another massive deregulatory action to restore consumer choice and make vehicles more affordable for all American families.
- Release Date: May 14, 2026

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