Tag: EPA
NAHB Weighs in as EPA Considers Changes to its Regulatory Development Process
NAHB is encouraging EPA, when developing regulations, to make all data underlying the regulatory action publicly available and to present information on costs and benefits of the rule in a clear and consistent method for public review.
Legal Morass Muddies the Waters on the WOTUS Rule
A recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for South Carolina means that for the foreseeable future, roughly half of U.S. states will be abiding by one set of rules pertaining to waters of the United States while the rest will abide by different rules.
NAHB Lauds Corps’ Section 404 Permitting Authority Memo
NAHB Chairman Randy Noel today thanked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for beginning the process of allowing states to assume Section 404 permitting authority under the Clean Water Act.
EPA Continues Wave of Action on Lead Regulations
On June 22, EPA released a proposal to lower the dust-lead hazard standards, which impact contractors who do lead-abatement work.
Administration Submits New WOTUS Definition for Review
The Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers last week submitted a new proposed “Waters of the U.S.” regulatory definition to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget for review. The proposal had not been expected until August.
Formaldehyde Emissions Compliance Deadline is Tomorrow
All products sold containing composite wood panels — like most kitchen and bathroom cabinets, for example — must meet EPA standards for recordkeeping and labeling, in addition to the tighter emissions requirements.
No Changes Needed for LRRP Rule, says EPA
A federally mandated review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s problematic Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule has concluded that, despite the lack of an accurate lead paint test kit, the rule should remain the same.
EPA Publishes New Formaldehyde Compliance Dates
It’s now official: The Environmental Protection Agency has set the new compliance dates for its formaldehyde emissions rule for composite wood products by publishing a notice today in the Federal Register.
EPA Clarifies Rules on Working with Lead Paint After Disasters
The Environmental Protection Agency today provided needed clarification to the information it had posted regarding emergency renovations under the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule – clarification that NAHB has insisted its members need to get needed repairs completed while staying in compliance with the rule.
Court Issues Decision on Formaldehyde Rule
After years of starts, stops and even litigation, the path forward on EPA’s formaldehyde emissions rule is finally clear. Today, an agreement on how the formaldehyde rule will be implemented was reached by EPA, the Sierra Club and industry trade associations including NAHB.
