EPA finalized amendments to certain renewable fuel standard program regulations that took effect July 1, 2010, based on consideration of comments received.

EPA established annual percentage standards under CAA §211(o) for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and renewable fuels produced or imported in calendar year 2011.

OSM approved an amendment to Alabama's regulatory program under SMCRA concerning licensing.

EPA approved revisions to North Carolina's hazardous waste management program.

United States v. Mahard Egg Farm, Inc., No. 3:11-cv-01031-N (N.D. Tex. May 18, 2011). Settling CWA defendants responsible for violations of a concentrated animal feeding operation general permit and related laws and regulations at seven of its facilities in Texas must pay a civil penalty, must take steps to bring each of its facilities into compliance, and must restore the lands to prevent future discharges to area waterways.