There will be two presentations, the first titled, "New Monitoring Technologies to Inform CA Least Tern Recovery on DoD Lands". California least terns (CLT), endangered since 1970, have key colonies at Naval Base Coronado and Camp Pendleton, but reproductive success has declined since 2009. This project uses innovative tools--time-lapse cameras, mini radiotelemetry, underwater imagery with computer vision, and fecal DNA analysis--to investigate if limited nearshore fish affect this decline. It aims to improve DoD monitoring efficiency and management of threatened species. If successful, these methods could benefit other endangered species and bolster DoD infrastructure resilience. The second presentation is titled, "Metabarcoding to Assess Habitat Quality for Birds on Military Lands". Monitoring tools for threatened and endangered species (TES) on DoD sites are needed to assess habitat quality and its effects. This project uses DNA metabarcoding to analyze over 1,000 bird fecal samples from five military bases, identifying the arthropods birds eat. This helps pinpoint habitat features that support TES, guiding targeted conservation efforts. These strategies enable DoD to balance mission readiness with effective environmental stewardship.

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the emission of any greenhouse gas in any quantity from any new electric utility steam generating unit (Congressional Record 18 September 2025 [House] Pages H4452-H4456)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public webinar for building code officials on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, from 2-3:30 p.m. ET to provide information on lead-based paint regulations. Although lead-based paint for consumer uses was banned in the U.S. in 1978, it is still present in millions of homes. Lead-based paint is usually not a risk if it is in good condition, but deteriorating lead-based paint is a hazard, particularly for children. Many municipalities address lead-based paint in their building codes and other regulations. Building code officials are often in regular contact with construction workers, contractors, landlords and real estate agents and can educate them about lead-based paint hazards and regulations.

Beavers are an ecologically and economically important species, providing habitat and clean water as they construct aquatic environments to suit their needs. However, those same behaviors can cause significant damage to timber and infrastructure. In this webinar, you'll learn a variety of situation-specific methods for protecting your property from beaver-related damage.

Join us this quarter for a comprehensive webinar focused on the essential math skills needed to accurately complete facility discharge monitoring reports (DMRs). This session will provide step-by-step guidance on translating lab reports and field measurements into DMR entries. To ensure a solid understanding of these concepts, we will work through a variety of wastewater problems live. Given the complexity of this topic, the webinar will be conducted in two parts.

Join us this quarter for a comprehensive webinar focused on the essential math skills needed to accurately complete facility discharge monitoring reports (DMRs). This session will provide step-by-step guidance on translating lab reports and field measurements into DMR entries. To ensure a solid understanding of these concepts, we will work through a variety of wastewater problems live. Given the complexity of this topic, the webinar will be conducted in two parts.

This memorandum is to provide guidance to Federal agencies as to their implementation of the NEPA. This memorandum includes an overview of NEPA, including a discussion of recent amendments to the statute and recent case law as relevant to agency implementation of NEPA. This memorandum also provides guidance for agencies to use when establishing or revising agency specific NEPA implementing procedures. As part of this guidance, CEQ has provided a template that agencies are encouraged to follow for such NEPA implementing procedures, attached as Appendix 1. This guidance and the associated template are intended to be used by agencies that routinely undertake, or anticipate undertaking, actions subject to NEPA.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize Federal-State clean water program development and implementation authorities. (Congressional Record 17 September 2025 [House] Pages H4409-H4411)

The EPA is taking direct final action to extend the date for existing steam electric power plants to decide whether to submit a notice of planned participation (NOPP) for the permanent cessation of coal combustion subcategory in the 2024 Supplemental Steam Electric Reconsideration Rule ("2024 rule"). This rule is effective on 1 December 2025 without further notice, unless the EPA receives adverse comment by 3 November 2025. POC is Richard Benware, Engineering and Analysis Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4303T), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; tele: 202-566-1369; email: benware.richard@epa.gov. (Federal Register 2 October 2025 [Rule] Pages 47617-47619)

The EPA is proposing a Clean Water Act (CWA) rule to extend deadlines, promulgated in the 2024 "Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category" (2024 rule), update the transfer provisions to allow facilities to switch between compliance alternatives, and create authority for an alternative applicability dates and paperwork submission dates, based on site-specific factors. The EPA is also seeking comment on several issues relevant to a separate, future rulemaking on the underlying standards. Comments must be received on or before 3 November 2025. POC is Richard Benware, Engineering and Analysis Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4303T), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; tele: 202-566-1369; email: benware.richard@epa.gov. (Federal Register 2 October 2025 [Rule] Pages 47693-47713)

(DRAFT) EPA is proposing changes to regulations promulgated under the Technology Transitions section of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020, which authorizes the Administrator to restrict the use of particular hydrofluorocarbons in the sectors and subsectors in which they are used. This proposal addresses administrative petitions and other requests from companies and trade associations across a number of subsectors, including refrigerated transport--intermodal containers, industrial process refrigeration and chillers for industrial process refrigeration used in semiconductor manufacturing, retail food refrigeration systems for remote condensing units and supermarkets, cold storage warehouses, refrigerated laboratory centrifuges, laboratory shakers, and condensing units in residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pumps. This action proposes to allow previously manufactured and imported residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump equipment to continue to be installed. The Agency is also seeking advance comment on potential actions to address supply chain issues for a refrigerant blend. Comments must be received on or before November 17, 2025. POC is Joshua Silver, tele: (202) 564-2473; email: silver.joshua@epa.gov. (Federal Register 3 October 2025 [Proposed Rule] Pages 47999-48019)

A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution in commerce of commercial asbestos and mixtures and articles containing commercial asbestos. (a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119s2811is/pdf/BILLS-119s2811is.pdf" target="new"> (Congressional Record 16 September 2025 [Senate] Pages S6647-S6648)

A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution in commerce of commercial asbestos and mixtures and articles containing commercial asbestos. (Congressional Record 16 September 2025 [House] Pages H4361-H4363)

Efficient Management of Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris can significantly reduce the vast waste streams generated by demolition waste. This webinar explored how C&D materials, like steel, asphalt, concrete, wood, brick, and drywall, can be diverted from disposal and repurposed into new productive uses, including fuels and manufactured products. Attendees learned practical strategies for source reduction, salvaging, and reusing C&D material to support efficient construction practices and minimize environmental impacts.

USFWS propose to revise regulations issued under section 4(e) of the ESA related to furthering the conservation of the following listed endangered species and threatened species: Pearl River map turtle (Graptemys pearlensis), bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), Miami blue butterfly (Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri), Desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii), Florida panther (Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi), and pallid sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus). They propose to amend or remove regulations concerning taking or commerce in the following 11 similarity of appearance species: Alabama map turtle (Graptemys pulchra), Barbour's map turtle (Graptemys barbouri), Escambia map turtle (Graptemys ernsti), Pascagoula map turtle (Graptemys gibbonsi), bog turtle, cassius blue butterfly (Leptotes cassius theonus), ceraunus blue butterfly (Hemiargus ceraunus antibubastus), nickerbean blue butterfly (Cyclargus ammon), desert tortoise, (Puma (=Felis) concolor (all subspecies except coryi)), and shovelnose sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus). They are proposing these changes to eliminate unnecessary regulations. They will accept comments received or postmarked on or before 27 October 2025. POC is John Tirpak, USFWS, Division of Conservation and Classification; telephone 703-358-2163; john_tirpak@fws.gov. (Federal Register 26 September 2025 [Proposed Rule] Pages 46371-46379)

In this Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Webinar, the presenter will share results of their recent Capstone Project from DePaul University. Please join this free public event facilitated by the Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange. The session will be recorded and live attendees will receive a letter of attendance for continuing education needs. Attendees will be able to participate via video, audio and chat.

Learn how community engagement, federal funding, and cutting-edge rain gardens transformed stormwater management and reduced urban flooding risks in the City of Cape Canaveral. In 2022, Stetson University and partners received a NOAA Sea Grant to support community engagement and a vulnerability assessment and regional resilience action plan. This effort led to Stetson University securing a $1 million grant in 2023 through the National Science Foundation's CIVIC Innovation Challenge to construct and monitor a "smart" rain garden in the City of Cape Canaveral.

Vines are woody or herbaceous plants with relatively long stems. Vines are typically known for their twining or climbing nature. In the US, we have several non-native species of vines that have become problematic and are now considered invasive species. These invasive vines can cause problems such as outcompeting native plant communities, growing into dense thickets, girdling trees, and being extremely difficult to remove. But what are some examples of invasive vines that we find here in the US? What kind of problems do each species cause, and how can they be managed? In this webinar, Chris Evans will discuss the biology, impact, and management of some commonly found invasive vines.

Federally managed public lands and waters attract nearly one billion visits each year, and accurate visitation data are crucial for managing resources and guiding policy decisions. Our report explores how Federal agencies collect and use visitation data gathered from established on-site methods and emerging sources like social media, mobile device activity, and community science, promising approaches that bring their own challenges.

(Federal Register 17 September 2025 [Rule] Pages 44772-44782).

(Federal Register 18 September 2025 [Proposed Rule] Pages 45007-45017)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) to remove program obligations for most source categories, including the distribution segment of the petroleum and natural gas systems source category (subpart W--Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems), and suspend program obligations for the remaining subpart W segments until reporting year 2034. Comments must be received on or before 3 November 2025. POC is Jennifer Bohman, Greenhouse Gas Reporting Branch, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Protection (MC-6207A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343-9548; email address: GHGReporting@epa.gov. (Federal Register 16 September 16, 2025 [Proposed Rule] Pages 44591-44618)

Cultural landscapes are dynamic, living resources that can be designed, vernacular, ethnographic, or part of a historic site. Discuss how to identify and inventory character-defining features. Explore the concepts of planning and documentation, and the development of the cultural landscape report. Discuss the implication of evaluating, treating, and maintaining landscape resources under the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines. Understand the philosophical foundations for a realistic approach to making decisions about the preservation and long-term management of cultural landscapes through case studies and identify tools and techniques for managing change. This is a two-day event.

Historic property management combines preservation maintenance and holistic stewardship with program goals and objectives. The physical treatment of a structure is the bottom line in keeping a building standing and in good repair. Learn how to read your building, search for solutions, and then care for the building envelope by maintaining its historic materials. Discuss planning for change, maintenance planning, and disaster preparedness. Understand the role of in-house staff, contractors, and other professionals who work in, on, and around the building. This is a two-day event.

A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code to exempt certain units of military housing from the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act. (Congressional Record 2 September 2025 [House] Pages H3756-H3757)

The Superfund Essentials webinar series presents essential information for environmental staff with little Superfund experience. The webinar introduces the Superfund program and gives an overview of the statutory and regulatory requirements. The removal and remedial process modules describe the assessment and response process followed by OSCs and RPMs as they address their sites. The webinar closes out by explaining the community involvement program and its role in Superfund and a discussion on the site assessment process. Objectives: After taking the webinar series, the participants will be able to (1) explain the provisions and requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), (2) follow the assessment and response process for conducting removal and remedial actions, (3) describe the community involvement program and their part in cleanup actions, and (4) explain the importance of several special topics to the Superfund program. There are 4 modules over 4 days, October 14-18th.

The Superfund Essentials webinar series presents essential information for environmental staff with little Superfund experience. The webinar introduces the Superfund program and gives an overview of the statutory and regulatory requirements. The removal and remedial process modules describe the assessment and response process followed by OSCs and RPMs as they address their sites. The webinar closes out by explaining the community involvement program and its role in Superfund and a discussion on the site assessment process. Objectives: After taking the webinar series, the participants will be able to (1) explain the provisions and requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), (2) follow the assessment and response process for conducting removal and remedial actions, (3) describe the community involvement program and their part in cleanup actions, and (4) explain the importance of several special topics to the Superfund program. There are 4 modules over 4 days, December 8-11th.

A bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards. (Congressional Record 23 July 2025 [House] Pages H3641-H3647)

This webinar is intended for primacy agency staff and small water system operators in particular, and will provide an overview of the Lead Service Line Inventory requirements as well as a case study.

Vines are woody or herbaceous plants with relatively long stems. Vines are typically known for their twining or climbing nature. In the US, we have several non-native species of vines that have become problematic and are now considered invasive species. These invasive vines can cause problems such as outcompeting native plant communities, growing into dense thickets, girdling trees, and being extremely difficult to remove. But what are some examples of invasive vines that we find here in the US? What kind of problems do each species cause, and how can they be managed? In this webinar, Chris Evans will discuss the biology, impact, and management of some commonly found invasive vines.