EPA proposed reconsideration of NESHAPs for industrial/commercial/institutional boilers and process heaters at major sources, for industrial boilers and commercial and institutional boilers at area sources, and for new source performance standards and emission guidelines for commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units; see above for direct final rules.

EPA proposed to defer for three years the application of the PSD and Title V permitting requirements for biogenic carbon dioxide emissions from bioenergy and other biogenic stationary sources.

EPA proposed to amend certain NESHAP regulations for the Maricopa County air quality department in Arizona and the Santa Barbara County air pollution control district in California; see above for direct final rule.

EPA proposed amendments to the NESHAPs for mercury emissions from mercury cell chlor-alkali plants.

EPA proposed final amendments to the NESHAPs for existing stationary spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines; see above for direct final rule.

NOAA-Fisheries codified the listing of the southern resident killer whale distinct population segment as an endangered species under the ESA.

FWS established regulations for seasons, harvest limits, methods, and means related to the taking of fish and shellfish for subsistence uses in Alaska during the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 regulatory years.

FWS designated approximately 202 acres in Onslow and Pender Counties, North Carolina, as critical habitat for the golden sedge. 

OSM approved an amendment to Montana's regulatory program under SMCRA concerning letters of credit issued by banks.

OSM approved an amendment to Louisiana's regulatory program and abandoned mine land reclamation plan under SMCRA covering a wide range of provisions.