{"description":"Documents matching 'defined storage vessel affected facility'","count":3196,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=defined+storage+vessel+affected+facility&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"New Source Performance Standards Review for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels)","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing amendments to the new source performance standards (NSPS) for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) pursuant to the review required by the Clean Air Act (CAA). The EPA is finalizing revisions to the NSPS that are applicable to volatile organic liquid (VOL) storage vessels that commence construction, reconstruction, or modification after October 4, 2023, under a new NSPS subpart, as well as amendments to an existing subpart. In the new NSPS subpart Kc, the EPA is finalizing requirements to reduce the vapor pressure applicability thresholds and revise the volatile organic compound (VOC) standards to reflect the best system of emission reduction (BSER) for affected storage vessels. In addition, the EPA is finalizing degassing emission controls; clarification of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) requirements; additional monitoring requirements; and other technical improvements","document_number":"2024-22823","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/15/2024-22823/new-source-performance-standards-review-for-volatile-organic-liquid-storage-vessels-including","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-15/pdf/2024-22823.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22823.pdf?1728650731","publication_date":"2024-10-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"pressure applicability thresholds in defining an affected facility under NSPS subpart Kc. As such, the proposed affected facility under NSPS subpart Kc is any storage vessel with a capacity of 20,000 gallons or more used to store a VOL without exclusion for storage vessels under a set vapor pressure. Based on comments received, we are adding an exemption at 40 CFR 60.110c(b)(8) for storage vessels that only store VOL with an MTVP of less than 0.25 psia. This revision from proposal helps to limit burden for storage vessels that only store VOL with very"},{"title":"National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities; Technology Review and Reconsideration","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an action related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) from Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production Facilities and from Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Facilities (Oil and Gas NESHAP) in connection with a technology review pursuant to Clean Air Act (CAA) section 112. Based on the EPA's review the Agency is not proposing any revision to the current standards in the NESHAP. With respect to unregulated pollutants, the EPA is proposing standards for methanol from regulated emission points at crude oil and natural gas production facilities that will result in no additional control requirements. The EPA is further proposing two alternative approaches to emission points not currently regulated in these NESHAP. Under the first approach, we are proposing that the Agency does not have an obligation to regulate previously unregulated emission points when conducting a CAA section 112(d)(6) review and to defer action on that basis. Under the second approach, we are proposing new control standards for previously unregulated emission points, which include: acid gas removal units, transport vessel loading operations, and storage vessels without flash emissions at crude oil and natural gas production facilities, as well as storage vessels, transport vessel loading and natural gas-driven process controllers and pumps at natural gas transmission and storage facilities. The EPA is also concurrently proposing changes to the definition of \"associated equipment\" with respect to a major source to align with the CAA that, if finalized, would reduce burdens on industry. Finally, the EPA is proposing minor technical corrections to the existing regulations.","document_number":"2026-07800","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/22/2026-07800/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-crude-oil-and-natural-gas-production","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-22/pdf/2026-07800.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07800.pdf?1776775512","publication_date":"2026-04-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"for storage vessels with the PFE.\n \n \n \n 33 \n NESHAP subpart HH, 40 CFR 63.771(d).\n \n \n \n This section presents the technology review for storage vessels with PFE for the production (NESHAP subpart HH) category.\n 34 \n \n The EPA analyzed and made regulatory decisions for unregulated storage vessels, which are storage vessels without PFE at production sites (NESHAP subpart HH), and all storage vessels at natural gas transmission and storage sites (NESHAP subpart HHH), (see section III.B.4 of this preamble).\n 35 \n \n \n \n \n 34 \n Storage vessels without"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Implementation of the Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plan Requirements (Renewal)","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plans (EPA ICR Number 1630.15, OMB Control Number 2050-0135) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through May 31, 2026. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on November 17, 2025 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.","document_number":"2026-10199","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/21/2026-10199/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-21/pdf/2026-10199.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10199.pdf?1779281117","publication_date":"2026-05-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"for EPA's facility response plan (FRP) requirements is derived from section 311(j)(5) of the Clean Water Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. EPA's regulation is codified at 40 CFR 112.20 and 112.21 and related appendices. The owner or operator of a facility subject to 40 CFR 112.20 must prepare and submit an FRP to EPA based on the following applicability criteria: (1) The facility transfers oil over water to or from a vessel and has a total storage capacity of greater than or equal to 42,000 gallons; or (2) the facility's total oil"},{"title":"National Emission Standards for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations: Technology Review","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the marine tank vessel loading operations (MTVLO) source category under Clean Air Act (CAA) section 112. The EPA is proposing certain decisions resulting from the Agency's technology review of the MTVLO NESHAP pursuant to CAA section 112(d)(6). Specifically, the EPA is proposing enhanced flare monitoring requirements, requirements to perform periodic performance testing, electronic reporting provisions, and removal of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) exemptions.","document_number":"2026-04304","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/04/2026-04304/national-emission-standards-for-marine-tank-vessel-loading-operations-technology-review","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-04/pdf/2026-04304.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04304.pdf?1772545526","publication_date":"2026-03-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"tank. The time that a MVTLO facility needs to load a marine vessel depends on the size of the vessel and can vary from several hours to a week or more. Considering the typical time needed to load a marine tank vessel, the EPA proposes that MVTLO facility owners and operators collect samples at intervals of no less than 60 minutes apart. This will allow the collection of 14 grab samples over a few days but will cover a range of temperatures during the sampling day(s) and different loading liquid levels in the marine vessel's cargo tank. Thus, the EPA"},{"title":"Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans; Amendment Reconsideration","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is publishing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to seek feedback on reconsidering Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans regulations that were published in the Federal Register on March 28, 2024. This advanced notice of proposed rulemaking seeks feedback on potential amendments to address implementation challenges and clarify requirements from the 2024 final rule. Any resulting proposed amendments will align with Administration priorities and would prioritize opportunities to address regulatory burden while maintaining planning requirements to protect human health and the environment when responding to Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance worst case discharges.","document_number":"2026-03220","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/18/2026-03220/clean-water-act-hazardous-substance-facility-response-plans-amendment-reconsideration","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-18/pdf/2026-03220.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03220.pdf?1771335928","publication_date":"2026-02-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"actions of persons on the vessel or at the facility, to be carried out under the plan to ensure the safety of the vessel or facility and to mitigate or prevent the discharge, or the substantial threat of a discharge; \n • Be updated periodically; and \n • Be resubmitted for approval of each significant change. \n Emergency Response Information \n \n • \n Facility information: \n Facility details including the facility name; latitude and longitude; street address, with city, state, and zip code; telephone number; and facility location information described"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plans (Renewal), EPA ICR No. 1630.15, OMB Control No. 2050-0135","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR): Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plans (Renewal) (EPA ICR No. 1630.15, OMB Control No. 2050-0135) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through May 31, 2026. This document allows 60 days for public comments.","document_number":"2025-19997","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/17/2025-19997/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-information-collection-request-comment-request-oil","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-17/pdf/2025-19997.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19997.pdf?1763127919","publication_date":"2025-11-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"EPA's facility response plan (FRP) requirements is derived from section 311(j)(5) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990. EPA's regulation is codified at 40 CFR 112.20 and 112.21 and related appendices. The owner or operator of a facility subject to 40 CFR 112.20 must prepare and submit an FRP to EPA based on the following applicability criteria: (1) The facility transfers oil over water to or from a vessel and has a total storage capacity of greater than or equal to 42,000 gallons; or (2) the facility's total"},{"title":"New Source Performance Standards Review for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels)","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the Standards of Performance for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) as the preliminary results of the review of the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) required by the Clean Air Act. The EPA is proposing revisions to the NSPS that are applicable to volatile organic liquid (VOL) storage vessels that commence construction, reconstruction, or modification after October 4, 2023 under a new NSPS subpart. In the new NSPS subpart, the EPA is proposing to reduce the vapor pressure applicability thresholds In addition, the EPA is proposing to revise the volatile organic compound (VOC) standards to reflect the best system of emissions reductions (BSER) for affected storage vessels. We are also proposing additional monitoring and operating requirements to ensure continuous compliance with the standard. In addition, the EPA is proposing degassing emission controls; clarification of startup, shutdown, and malfunction requirements; requirements for electronic reporting; and other technical improvements. The EPA is also proposing to amend NSPS subpart Kb to apply to VOL storage vessels that commence construction, reconstruction or modification after July 23, 1984 and on or before October 4, 2023 and to add electronic reporting requirements.","document_number":"2023-21976","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/04/2023-21976/new-source-performance-standards-review-for-volatile-organic-liquid-storage-vessels-including","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-10-04/pdf/2023-21976.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-21976.pdf?1696337241","publication_date":"2023-10-04","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"and contents of the storage vessel. We estimated that approximately 240 new storage vessels become subject to the NSPS subpart Kb every year, such that 1,200 new storage vessels could become subject to NSPS subpart Kc over the next five years if no change in thresholds is adopted. We projected that with lower vapor pressure thresholds, approximately 20 percent more storage vessels could become subject to the NSPS subpart Kc standards each year. We assigned the estimated 1,440 new storage vessels across a range of storage vessel sizes and vapor pressures"},{"title":"Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking interim final action to extend certain deadlines within the final rule titled \"Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review,\" 89 FR 16820 (March 8, 2024) (hereafter \"2024 final rule\"). Specifically, the EPA is extending deadlines for certain provisions related to control devices, equipment leaks, storage vessels, process controllers, and covers/closed vent systems in \"Subpart OOOOb--Standards of Performance for Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities for Which Construction, Modification or Reconstruction Commenced After December 6, 2022\" (NSPS OOOOb). The EPA also is extending the date for future implementation of the SuperEmitter Program. Finally, the EPA is extending the state plan submittal deadline in \"Subpart OOOOc--Emissions Guidelines (EG) for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities\" (EG OOOOc). The EPA is requesting comments on all aspects of this interim final rule and will consider all comments received in determining whether amendments to this rule are appropriate after the conclusion of the comment period.","document_number":"2025-14531","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/31/2025-14531/extension-of-deadlines-in-standards-of-performance-for-new-reconstructed-and-modified-sources-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-31/pdf/2025-14531.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14531.pdf?1753879516","publication_date":"2025-07-31","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"sourced, obtained, and installed in timelines that are achievable by affected sources. In the meantime, consistent with the substantive provisions and goals of the 2024 final rule, the interim standard continues to apply to process controller affected facilities (\n i.e., \n the same standard applicable to sites in Alaska without access to electricity).\n \n 5. Storage Vessels \n In the 2024 final rule, the EPA promulgated requirements that defined a storage vessel affected facility as a tank battery that has the potential for VOC emissions equal to or"},{"title":"Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans: Compliance Date Delay and Changes To Reflect Administration Policy","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to delay the compliance date for Facility Response Plan (FRP) requirements as well as to make language modifications to align with the Administration's climate change and environmental justice policies in Executive Order 14148 of January 20, 2025. These requirements are for onshore non-transportation-related facilities that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the environment from a CWA hazardous substance worst case discharge to navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or the exclusive economic zone. This delay action is necessary to allow the Agency to consider implementation and compliance assistance tools that regulated parties may be able to take advantage of when complying with the new requirements. EPA notes that it cannot quantify the number, nature, and magnitude of covered discharges that may occur during the proposed rule delay period.","document_number":"2026-04388","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/05/2026-04388/clean-water-act-hazardous-substance-facility-response-plans-compliance-date-delay-and-changes-to","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-05/pdf/2026-04388.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04388.pdf?1772631912","publication_date":"2026-03-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"result of an unplanned event or change. \n For a non-transportation related onshore facility required to prepare and submit a facility response plan after June 1, 2030, as a result of an unplanned event or change in facility characteristics that renders the non-transportation related onshore facility subject to the criteria in § 118.3, the owner or operator shall submit the facility response plan and appendix A: Substantial Harm Certification Form to the Regional Administrator within six months of the unplanned event or change.\n \n \n \n 4. Amend § 118"},{"title":"Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating a regulation under the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act that establishes Federal standards of performance for marine pollution control devices for discharges incidental to the normal operation of primarily non- Armed Forces and non-recreational vessels 79 feet in length and above into the waters of the United States or the waters of the contiguous zone. The Federal standards of performance were developed in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and in consultation with interested Governors. The final standards, once made final, effective, and enforceable through corresponding USCG regulations addressing implementation, compliance, and enforcement, will control the discharge of pollutants from vessels described above and repeal certain existing Federal, State, and local vessel discharge requirements, thus streamlining regulation of such vessel incidental discharges. EPA is also promulgating procedures states must follow if they choose to petition EPA to require the use of an emergency best management practice to address aquatic nuisance species (ANS) or water quality concerns (\"emergency order\"), to review any standard of performance, regulation, or policy, to request additional requirements with respect to discharges in the Great Lakes, or to apply to EPA to prohibit one or more types of vessel discharges regulated by this rule into specified waters to provide greater environmental protection.","document_number":"2024-22013","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/09/2024-22013/vessel-incidental-discharge-national-standards-of-performance","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-09/pdf/2024-22013.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22013.pdf?1728391519","publication_date":"2024-10-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"of the contiguous zone. The types of vessels covered under the final rule include but are not limited to public vessels of the United States, fishing vessels (for ballast water discharges only), passenger vessels such as cruise ships and ferries, barges, tugs and tows, offshore supply vessels, mobile offshore drilling units, tankers, bulk carriers, cargo ships, container ships, and research vessels. While most provisions are intended to apply to a wide range of vessels, the VIDA specified that fishing vessels would only be subject to ballast water"},{"title":"Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule establishes two new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifying performance requirements for all motor vehicles that use hydrogen as a fuel source. The final rule is based on Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 13, Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles. FMVSS No. 307, \"Fuel system integrity of hydrogen vehicles,\" specifies requirements for the integrity of the fuel system in hydrogen vehicles during normal vehicle operations and after crashes. FMVSS No. 308, \"Compressed hydrogen storage system integrity,\" specifies requirements for the compressed hydrogen storage system to ensure the safe storage of hydrogen onboard vehicles. These two standards will reduce deaths and injuries from fires due to hydrogen fuel leakages and/or explosion of the hydrogen storage system.","document_number":"2024-31367","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/17/2024-31367/federal-motor-vehicle-safety-standards-fuel-system-integrity-of-hydrogen-vehicles-compressed","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-17/pdf/2024-31367.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-31367.pdf?1737035114","publication_date":"2025-01-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","name":"National Highway Traffic Safety Administration","id":345,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-highway-traffic-safety-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/345","parent_id":492,"slug":"national-highway-traffic-safety-administration"}],"excerpts":"characteristics of solid-state hydrogen storage systems. As with CcH2 systems, NHTSA recognizes the need for more research and standards development to address the specific safety characteristics of solid-state hydrogen storage systems. \n \n Therefore, NHTSA has determined that it is not feasible to apply the performance requirements of FMVSS No. 308 to vehicles using solid-state hydrogen storage systems. However, similar to vehicles with CcH2 storage systems and for the same reasoning, vehicles that use solid-state hydrogen storage technology must still comply"},{"title":"Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit","type":"Rule","abstract":"This document sets forth final regulations regarding the clean electricity production credit and the clean electricity investment credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. These final regulations provide rules for determining greenhouse gas emissions rates resulting from the production of electricity; petitioning for provisional emissions rates; and determining eligibility for these credits in various circumstances. The final regulations affect all taxpayers that claim the clean electricity production credit with respect to a qualified facility or the clean electricity investment credit with respect to a qualified facility or energy storage technology, as applicable, that is placed in service after 2024.","document_number":"2025-00196","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/15/2025-00196/section-45y-clean-electricity-production-credit-and-section-48e-clean-electricity-investment-credit","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-15/pdf/2025-00196.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-00196.pdf?1736284515","publication_date":"2025-01-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY","name":"Treasury Department","id":497,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/treasury-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/497","parent_id":null,"slug":"treasury-department"},{"raw_name":"Internal Revenue Service","name":"Internal Revenue Service","id":254,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/internal-revenue-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/254","parent_id":497,"slug":"internal-revenue-service"}],"excerpts":"this reason, the comment is not adopted. \n D. Qualified Facility \n The proposed regulations adopted the statutory definition of a “qualified facility.” Section 45Y(b)(1)(A) provides, in part, that a qualified facility is a facility for which the GHG emissions rate is not greater than zero. The GHG emissions rate is further defined in section 45Y(b)(2). Section 45Y(b)(1)(B) provides that a facility is only treated as a qualified facility during the 10-year period beginning on the date the facility was originally placed in service. \n A commenter asked"},{"title":"Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review: Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources","type":"Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to respond to comments on an interim final rule (IFR) related to the new source performance standards (NSPS) and emissions guidelines (EG) for crude oil and natural gas facilities established at 40 CFR part 60, subparts OOOOb and OOOOc. Specifically, the EPA is responding to comments on the IFR published in the Federal Register on July 31, 2025, that extended deadlines for certain provisions related to control devices, equipment leaks, storage vessels, process controllers, and covers/closed vent systems; extended the date for future implementation of the Super Emitter Program (SEP); and extended the State plan submittal deadline in OOOOc. After carefully considering comments received and testimony provided at a public hearing, the EPA concludes that the amendments made in the IFR are warranted and is making further changes to the compliance deadlines in the IFR related to net heating value (NHV) monitoring and the initial reporting deadline.","document_number":"2025-21788","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/03/2025-21788/oil-and-natural-gas-sector-climate-review-extension-of-deadlines-in-standards-of-performance-for-new","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-03/pdf/2025-21788.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21788.pdf?1764683110","publication_date":"2025-12-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"provisions that we extended become effective, provisions remain in place that establish what other activities constitute a modification (\n i.e., \n sources that add an additional vessel or replace a vessel with one that has increased capacity still trigger modification). Sources are still required under the 2024 final rule to determine the potential emissions from storage vessels. The only change made to these provisions in the 2025 IFR is that, in the interim period, sources need not use the confusing 30-day period of production calculation. \n \n Sources"},{"title":"Constellation Energy Generation, LLC; Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center; Applications for Amendments to Renewed Facility License Involving Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination and Containing Safeguards Information and Order Imposing Procedures for Access to Safeguards Information","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) received and is considering issuance of three amendments to Renewed Facility License (RFL) No. DPR-50 for the Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center (CCEC), which were requested by Constellation Energy Generation, LLC (CEG) to support the potential reauthorization of power operations at the CCEC. For each amendment request, the NRC proposes to determine that they involve no significant hazards consideration (NSHC). Because potential parties may deem it necessary to obtain access to safeguards information (SGI) to meet Commission requirements for intervention, the NRC is issuing an order imposing procedures to obtain access to SGI for contention preparation by persons who file a hearing request or petition for leave to intervene.","document_number":"2026-03626","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/24/2026-03626/constellation-energy-generation-llc-christopher-m-crane-clean-energy-center-applications-for","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-24/pdf/2026-03626.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03626.pdf?1771854312","publication_date":"2026-02-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":" 2019, Exelon Generation Company, LLC, the licensee who operated the facility prior to transfer of the license to CEG, submitted certifications that it would permanently cease operations of TMI-1 and had permanently removed fuel from the reactor vessel, respectively, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.82(a)(1). Upon the NRC's docketing of these certifications, the TMI-1 license no longer authorized operation of the reactor or emplacement or retention of fuel into the reactor vessel, as provided by 10 CFR 50.82(a)(2). \n CEG is seeking to return CCEC to"},{"title":"NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC; Duane Arnold Energy Center; Applications for Amendments to Renewed Facility License Involving Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination and Containing Safeguards Information and Order Imposing Procedures for Access to Safeguards Information","type":"Notice","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) received and is considering issuance of three amendments to Renewed Facility License (RFL) No. DPR-49 for the Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC), which were requested by NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC (NEDA) to support the potential reauthorization of power operations at the DAEC. For each amendment request, the NRC proposes to determine that they involve no significant hazards consideration (NSHC). Because potential parties may deem it necessary to obtain access to safeguards information (SGI) to meet Commission requirements for intervention, the NRC is issuing an order imposing procedures to obtain access to SGI for contention preparation by persons who file a hearing request or petition for leave to intervene.","document_number":"2026-07796","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/22/2026-07796/nextera-energy-duane-arnold-llc-duane-arnold-energy-center-applications-for-amendments-to-renewed","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-22/pdf/2026-07796.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07796.pdf?1776775511","publication_date":"2026-04-22","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"permanently ceased at DAEC on August \n \n 10, 2020, and in a letter dated October 12, 2020, that the fuel was permanently removed from the DAEC reactor vessel and placed in the spent fuel pool, in accordance with 10 CFR 50.82(a)(1). Upon the NRC's docketing of these certifications, the DAEC license no longer authorized operation of the reactor or emplacement or retention of fuel into the reactor vessel, as provided by 10 CFR 50.82(a)(2).\n \n NEDA is seeking to return DAEC to power operations and has submitted several requests for NRC approval to support"},{"title":"National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources Technology Review","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Chemical Manufacturing Area Source (CMAS) categories pursuant to a technology review under Clean Air Act (CAA) section 112(d)(6). Specifically, the EPA is finalizing new leak detection and repair (LDAR) requirements for equipment leaks and heat exchange systems in organic hazardous air pollutant (HAP) service. In addition, the EPA is taking final action to add standards for pressure relief devices (PRDs) and pressure vessels; require electronic reporting for notification of compliance status (NOCS), performance test reports, and periodic reports; and require continuous performance testing of non-flare air pollution control devices (APCD). The EPA is not finalizing the proposed area source category for chemical manufacturing with ethylene oxide (EtO) or related standards at this time.","document_number":"2026-06304","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/01/2026-06304/national-emission-standards-for-hazardous-air-pollutants-chemical-manufacturing-area-sources","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-01/pdf/2026-06304.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-06304.pdf?1774961115","publication_date":"2026-04-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"additional standards for pressure vessels, PRDs, and closed vent systems containing bypass lines. The EPA provides a summary of the Agency's findings, as proposed, in this section. \n a. Pressure Vessels \n \n The EPA proposed to define pressure vessel at 40 CFR 63.11502(a)—by reference to 40 CFR 63.101—to mean “a storage vessel that is used to store liquids or gases and is designed not to vent to the atmosphere as a result of compression of the vapor headspace in the pressure vessel during filling of the pressure vessel to its design capacity” and to"},{"title":"Air Plan Approval; Connecticut; Revision to the State Implementation Plan for Inclusion of Consent Order No. 8383-Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC and Negative Declaration for Rubber Tire Manufacturing Sources","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by Connecticut (CT) to address certain Federal requirements for the 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Specifically, the EPA is proposing to approve a source-specific SIP revision for Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC's compressor station facility, located in Cromwell, CT, to address reasonably available control technology (RACT) determinations for major stationary sources of volatile organic compounds (VOC). These RACT determinations are required because the source is located in the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT 2008 ozone Severe nonattainment area and 2015 ozone serious nonattainment area. The State of Connecticut is also located in the Ozone Transport Region (OTR). Section 172 of the CAA outlines the general nonattainment plan provisions and CAA section 182 requires additional plan requirements for ozone nonattainment areas based on classification status. Additionally, if a state is in the OTR, it is subject to requirements under CAA section 184, which include implementing RACT requirements statewide. The EPA is also proposing to approve a negative declaration for existing rubber tire manufacturing sources statewide. The EPA is proposing to approve the State's submission as a SIP revision pursuant to sections 110, 172, 182, 184 and part D of the CAA and EPA's regulations.","document_number":"2026-04991","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/13/2026-04991/air-plan-approval-connecticut-revision-to-the-state-implementation-plan-for-inclusion-of-consent","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-13/pdf/2026-04991.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04991.pdf?1773319518","publication_date":"2026-03-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":" \n 4. Organic Liquid Storage Vessels \n \n The Algonquin facility contains the following vessels to include tanks and separators: one 2,940-gallon pipeline condensate tank, one 1,000-gallon oil (lubricating or heavy oil) storage tank, one 750-gallon oil storage tank, one 1,000-gallon oily water (oil comingled with condensed water) storage tank, one 2,790-gallon coolant storage tank, one 350-gallon coolant storage tank, and five process separators. Several of these vessels at the facility meet the definition of “storage vessel” in the 2016 CTG, the"},{"title":"Modernizing Materials Licensing","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations for byproduct, source, and special nuclear material to modernize the NRC's materials licensing requirements. This proposed action is responsive to several executive orders and the NRC's mission to enable safe, efficient, and reliable licensing. These changes are deregulatory in nature and include streamlining the process for existing and certain new applicants to enable bringing power to the grid. Unnecessary regulations are being eliminated, and reporting and recordkeeping requirements are being changed. The NRC is proposing several other changes to clarify regulations that are confusing or ambiguous to make the overall licensing process more efficient. Finally, regulations governing the storage of radioactive material are being amended to accommodate new and advanced nuclear fuels.","document_number":"2026-12702","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12702/modernizing-materials-licensing","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12702.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12702.pdf?1782218718","publication_date":"2026-06-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION","name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission","id":383,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nuclear-regulatory-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/383","parent_id":null,"slug":"nuclear-regulatory-commission"}],"excerpts":"should submit spent fuel reprocessing facility and operator license applications (§ 70.5(b)(1)(viii) & (ix)). \n The proposed rule would also include new definitions throughout § 70.4. A definition is proposed for “Spent fuel reprocessing facility” because, while the term “reprocessing” is used throughout the NRC's regulations, this term is not currently defined. The proposed definition clarifies that a spent fuel reprocessing facility may also meet the definition of a production facility, as that term is defined in the AEA and supplemented by § 50"},{"title":"Pennsylvania: Final Approval of State Underground Storage Tank Program Revisions, Codification, and Incorporation by Reference","type":"Rule","abstract":"Pursuant to the Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965, as amended (commonly known as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania or State). This action also codifies EPA's approval of Pennsylvania's State program and incorporates by reference (IBR) those provisions of Pennsylvania's regulations and statutes that EPA has determined meet the requirements for approval. The provisions will be subject to EPA's inspection and enforcement authorities under sections 9005 and 9006 of RCRA Subtitle I and other applicable statutory and regulatory provisions.","document_number":"2024-16058","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/24/2024-16058/pennsylvania-final-approval-of-state-underground-storage-tank-program-revisions-codification-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-24/pdf/2024-16058.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-16058.pdf?1721738714","publication_date":"2024-07-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"inspection,” “Large aboveground storage tank,” “Large aboveground storage tank facility,” “Nontank handling project activities,” “Out-of-service inspection,” subparagraphs (i) and (ii) of “Owner,” “Pressure vessel,” “Process vessel,” subparagraph (iii) of “Regulated substance,” “Responsible party” insofar as it includes persons who are not owners or operators of underground storage tanks, “Small aboveground storage tank,” “Spill prevention response plan,” “Stationary tank,” subparagraph (xvii) of “Underground storage tank,” “Underground vault,” and"},{"title":"Marine Casualty Reporting on the Outer Continental Shelf","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule revises marine casualty reporting criteria for Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) activities to focus on characteristics of the involved entity rather than location of the casualty. It also raises the property damage dollar threshold (PDT) for reporting marine casualties involving fixed OCS facilities from $25,000 to $75,000 and aligns other OCS units with that threshold, consistency with the PDT for vessels in U.S. waters. The rule reduces costs to U.S. industry by $10,775 over 10 years and better harmonizes reporting requirements between U.S. and foreign floating offshore facilities, mobile offshore drilling units, and vessels engaged in OCS activities.","document_number":"2026-13137","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/30/2026-13137/marine-casualty-reporting-on-the-outer-continental-shelf","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-30/pdf/2026-13137.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13137.pdf?1782737113","publication_date":"2026-06-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"},{"raw_name":"Coast Guard","name":"Coast Guard","id":53,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/coast-guard","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/53","parent_id":227,"slug":"coast-guard"}],"excerpts":"dry dock, orbital launch, offshore service vessel, pilot vessel, radio ship, and seabed mining vessel. Supply vessels not listed as offshore service vessels and operating on an ocean route are included.\n \n \n \n \n 23 \n \n https://www.dco.uscg.mil/OCSNCOE/FOF/Index/; \n accessed 01/21/2026.\n \n \n \n Table 4—Affected Population \n \n \n \n SNPRM\n (2020) \n \n \n Final rule\n (2024) \n \n \n \n Moved to Report under 46 CFR Part 4 \n \n \n Industrial Vessels (Foreign) \n 310 \n 336 \n \n \n Oil Supply Vessels (Foreign) \n 0 \n 0 \n \n \n MODUs (Foreign) * \n 257 \n 238 \n \n \n Lift"}]}