EPA entered into a proposed administrative settlement under CERCLA that requires the settling party to pay U.S. response costs incurred at the Peach Orchard Road Groundwater Plume site in Augusta, Georgia.

OSM proposed to approve revisions to Maryland's regulatory program concerning coal combustion byproducts under SMCRA.

OSM proposed to approve revisions to New Mexico's regulatory program under SMCRA concerning ownership and control rules.

DOE proposed to amend its existing regulations governing compliance with NEPA, particularly its categorical exclusions.

EPA updated outer continental shelf air regulations for California.

EPA proposed to allow refiners and laboratories to use an alternative test method for olefin content in gasoline.

The USDA seeks public comment on the proposed implementation of the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program, which provides grants to establish community forests.

SIP Proposal: California (VOC emissions for the Antelope Valley air quality management district and the Placer County, Santa Barbara, and Ventura County air pollution control districts; see above for direct final rule)

EPA amended NESHAPs for gasoline distribution bulk terminals, bulk plants, and pipeline and gasoline-dispensing facilities.

EPA proposed to withdraw certain aquatic life water quality criteria for waters of the Great Lakes in Wisconsin.