REGULATORY: EPA, FWS, FAS, USDA

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Final rule announcing that EPA is taking direct final action on the authorization of Florida’s changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Info here.

Final rule establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of styrene, copolymers with acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, with none and/or one or more monomers or polymers, when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulation. Info here.

Proposed rule proposing to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances. Info here.

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Notice announcing that FWS has received applications for permits to conduct activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. Info here.

FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE

Notice requesting public comments on the Sugar Re-Export Programs, which include the Refined Sugar Re-Export Program, the Sugar Containing Products Re-Export Program, and the Polyhydric Alcohol Program. This request for information seeks voluntary comment from interested stakeholders and members of the public on these re-export programs. Info here.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Notice The Rural Housing Service, a Rural Development agency of the USDA, is announcing a new calculation of the required Lease-up Reserve for the Section 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program. Info here.