FWS proposed to list the bushy whitlow-wort as an endangered species under the ESA, and to designate approximately 41.96 acres in Jim Hogg County, Texas, as critical habitat for the species. 

EPA finalized facility response plan requirements for worst case discharges of CWA hazardous substances for onshore non-transportation-related facilities that could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the environment by discharging a CWA hazardous substance into or on the navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or exclusive economic zone. 

EPA finalized amendments to NESHAPs for integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities. 

EPA proposed to promulgate a CWA chronic aquatic life ambient water quality criterion for waters under the state of Idaho’s jurisdiction to protect aquatic life from exposure to harmful concentrations or levels of total mercury.

EPA proposed to revise the existing secondary sulfur dioxide NAAQS, to retain the existing secondary standards for nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, and to revise the data handling requirements for the proposed secondary sulfur oxide NAAQS.

SIP Proposal: Iowa (revisions to definitions, references to federal rules, and methods and procedures for performance test/stack test and continuous monitoring system). 

EPA announced an opportunity for public input on ENERGY STAR product specification development activities. 

SIP Approval: California (revisions concerning issuance of permits for stationary sources in the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District). 

FWS determined endangered species status for the black-capped petrel under the ESA. 

DOE announced the availability of final guidance setting forth the nonbinding process that the agency plans to generally follow to designate National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors pursuant to the Federal Power Act.