WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an extension to the postponement of regulatory provisions involving Trichloroethylene (TCE). EPA is delaying the effectiveness of conditions imposed on uses with Toxic Substances Control Act section 6(g) exemptions for an additional 90 days. This period allows the status quo to be temporarily preserved while related litigation proceeds in the federal courts. The underlying final rule, issued Dec. 17, 2024, prohib  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) submission from the state of California regarding the 1997 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in the San Joaquin Valley. The action determines that California has met the attainment-related contingency measure requirements for the area. This SIP revision entitled "California Smog Check Contingency Measure State Implementation Plan Revision," relies   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Environmental Protection Agency published a proposal to reconsider regulatory requirements under the Technology Transitions provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM Act). The proposal entitled "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Reconsideration of Certain Regulatory Requirements Promulgated Under the Technology Transitions Provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020," addresses petitions   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (TNSFR) -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is granting the state of Texas primary enforcement responsibility, or primacy, for Class VI injection wells under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This final rule approves an application from the state to revise its Underground Injection Control (UIC) program to include these wells, which are utilized for geologic carbon sequestration. The approval allows the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) to issue and enforce compliance w  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has approved a decrease in the rate for primary credit at each Federal Reserve Bank. The action automatically decreased the secondary credit rate at each Reserve Bank by formula. The rate changes for both primary and secondary credit were applicable on Oct. 30, 2025, with the final rule amending Regulation A effective on Nov. 14, 2025. Federal Reserve Banks provide primary and secondary credit to depository institutions as a short-term   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has adopted final amendments to its regulation D, which revises the rate of interest paid on balances (IORB) maintained at Federal Reserve Banks by or on behalf of eligible institutions. The amendment establishes the IORB at 3.90 percent, a 0.25 percentage point decrease from its previous level. This adjustment is intended to enhance the role of IORB in maintaining the federal funds rate within the target range set by the Federal Open Ma  more