A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act (Congressional Record 27 September 2024 [House] Pages H5837-H5838)

Harnessing the flexibility of electric vehicle charging, achieved both through rates and programs, is a key attribute of vehicle grid integration that improves grid efficiency and supports affordable charging costs. A crucial step in scaling managed charging will be consistent and transparent cost-benefit analysis (CBA) methodologies that take the full value and costs associated with these approaches into account. Recognizing the importance of CBA, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched a project to develop a guide for conducting CBA for managed EV charging. The guide will serve as a technical resource for state regulators, utilities, and stakeholders as they navigate program filings. The webinar presentation will provide an overview of the project, share early research findings, and review the plan for developing the guide, including stakeholder and public engagement.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, correct and amend a final rule that revised the regulations for the issuance of permits for eagle incidental take and eagle nest take. A provision of the regulations in the final rule specifies eligibility criteria for general permits for wind energy projects based on eagle relative abundance and proximity to eagle nests. We have become aware of confusion on the part of some general permit applicants regarding this provision in the regulations. Accordingly, this document revises the regulatory text of the final rule to ensure clarity. In addition, the final rule inadvertently resulted in errors regarding footnotes to a table. This document corrects those errors. For the convenience of the public, we also provide information to access the Service's online mapping tool for general permit eligibility. This rule is effective 17 October 2024. POC is Jerome Ford, Assistant Director--Migratory Birds Program, USFWS, tele: (703) 358-2606, email: jerome_ford@fws.gov. (Federal Register 17 October 2024 [Final] Pages 83629-83631)

EPA released 2023 greenhouse gas data collected under the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program. In 2023, reported direct emissions of greenhouse gases from large stationary sources, representing approximately 50% of total U.S. emissions, were down by approximately 4% from 2022. From 2011 to 2023, total reported GHG emissions from large facilities decreased by approximately 22%, driven by a decrease in power plant emissions. This is the fourteenth year of data collection for most sectors under the GHGRP. As directed by Congress, EPA collects annual, facility-level emissions data from major industrial sources, including power plants, oil and gas production, iron and steel mills, and landfills. More than 8,100 direct emitters and suppliers report GHG data to GHGRP.

EPA is issuing regulations to implement certain provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020. This rulemaking establishes an emissions reduction and reclamation program for the management of hydrofluorocarbons that includes requirements for leak repair and installation and use of automatic leak detection systems for certain equipment using refrigerants containing hydrofluorocarbons and certain substitutes; the servicing and/or repair of certain refrigerant-containing equipment to be done with reclaimed hydrofluorocarbons; the initial installation and servicing and/or repair of fire suppression equipment to be done with recycled hydrofluorocarbons, technician training, and recycling of hydrofluorocarbons prior to the disposal of fire suppression equipment containing hydrofluorocarbons. In addition, EPA is establishing alternative Resource Conservation and Recovery Act standards for certain ignitable spent refrigerants being recycled for reuse. This rule is effective 10 December 2024. POC is Christian Wisniewski, Stratospheric Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Protection (Mail Code 6205A), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; tele: 202-564-0417; email: wisniewski.christian@epa.gov. (Federal Register 11 October 2024 [Rule] Pages 82682-82872)

EPA is finalizing amendments to the NSPS for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels (Including Petroleum Liquid Storage Vessels) pursuant to the review required by the Clean Air Act (CAA). The EPA is finalizing revisions to the NSPS that are applicable to volatile organic liquid (VOL) storage vessels that commence construction, reconstruction, or modification after October 4, 2023, under a new NSPS subpart, as well as amendments to an existing subpart. In the new NSPS subpart Kc, the EPA is finalizing requirements to reduce the vapor pressure applicability thresholds and revise the volatile organic compound (VOC) standards to reflect the best system of emission reduction (BSER) for affected storage vessels. In addition, the EPA is finalizing degassing emission controls; clarification of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) requirements; additional monitoring requirements; and other technical improvements. This final rule is effective on 15 October 2024. POC is Mr. Michael Cantoni III, Sector Policies and Programs Division (E143-01), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12055, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number: (919) 541-5593; and email address: cantoni.michael@epa.gov. (Federal Register 15 October 2024 [Rule] Pages 83296-83336)

EPA is promulgating a regulation under the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act that establishes Federal standards of performance for marine pollution control devices for discharges incidental to the normal operation of primarily non-Armed Forces and non-recreational vessels 79 feet in length and above into the waters of the United States or the waters of the contiguous zone. The final standards, once made final, effective, and enforceable through corresponding USCG regulations addressing implementation, compliance, and enforcement, will control the discharge of pollutants from vessels described above and repeal certain existing Federal, State, and local vessel discharge requirements, thus streamlining regulation of such vessel incidental discharges. EPA is also promulgating procedures states must follow if they choose to petition EPA to require the use of an emergency best management practice to address aquatic nuisance species (ANS) or water quality concerns ("emergency order"), to review any standard of performance, regulation, or policy. The effective date of this rule is 8 November 2024. POC is Jack Faulk, Oceans, Wetlands, and Communities Division, Office of Water (4504T), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; tele: (202) 564-0768; email: faulk.jack@epa.gov. (Federal Register 9 October 2024 [Rule] Pages 82074-82158)

OSHA is correcting several inadvertent errors in its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) which were published in the Federal Register on 20 May 2024. The agency has identified several errors in the regulatory text and appendices to the HCS which pertain to the classification of hazardous chemicals and information presented on labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). The agency believes these errors, although minor and primarily typographical in nature, should be addressed expeditiously to avoid confusion or unnecessary costs in the regulated community due to incorporation of errors on labels and SDSs. OSHA is continuing its review of the regulatory text and will issue another correction document to address additional minor errors at a later date. The effective date of this rule is 9 October 2024. POC is Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of Communications, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone: (202) 693-1999; email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov. (Federal Register 9 October 2024 [Rule] Pages 81829-81836)

This action establishes recordkeeping and reporting requirements for uses of ozone-depleting substances as process agents and updates related definitions. Codified recordkeeping and reporting requirements will provide clear notice of information the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency collects, aggregates, and reports each year on behalf of the United States as a party to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer; effectively monitor these narrow uses in a more routine and consistent manner under the Clean Air Act; and enhance understanding of emissions of substances harmful to the stratospheric ozone layer. This final rule is effective on 12 November 2024. POC is John Feather, Stratospheric Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Protection (Mail Code 6205A), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460; tele: 202-564-1230; or email:feather.john@epa.gov. (Federal Register 10 October 2024 [Final] Pages 82414-82451)

Protecting people from lead in drinking water is a longstanding priority of the EPA. Accordingly, enforcing the Safe Drinking Water Act's Lead and Copper Rule will help reduce the public's exposure to lead. This Compliance Advisory is directed to public water systems that are classified as either community water systems or non-transient non-community water systems (collectively, water systems). This Compliance Advisory describes how the EPA intends to monitor compliance and enforce the key provisions of the 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Revisions that will remain in place after the issuance of the final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements in October 2024.

Build on your basic knowledge of EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool by learning how to correct common issues that may arise when benchmarking. This includes issues with entering gross floor area, meter data, and running the data quality checker.

Build on your basic knowledge of EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool by learning how to correct common issues that may arise when benchmarking. This includes issues with entering gross floor area, meter data, and running the data quality checker.

Do you verify commercial building applications for ENERGY STAR certification? This webinar, based on the ENERGY STAR Guide for Licensed Professionals, covers the role of the licensed professional, as well as requirements for verifying commercial building applications for ENERGY STAR certification.

Build on your basic knowledge of EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool by taking a deeper dive into more advanced features, such as editing property data, correcting and updating property use details, using the data quality checker, and sharing property data with other users.

Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) offers frequent (e.g., hourly) water use data that facility managers can monitor to understand water use patterns, identify leaks before the bill comes in, and improve overall water management. Find out how to access, understand, and optimize water consumption data to better manage your facility. The presentation will share case studies illustrating how water districts can use AMI systems to identify and resolve large leaks--from toilets to cooling towers--for its commercial and institutional customers, saving facilities significant water and utility costs.

Do you have a good background on the basic functionality of EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool? If so, join this webinar to learn about the tool's most advanced features, including using spreadsheet upload templates to update property data, setting goals and targets to plan energy improvements for properties, creating custom reports, and using the Sustainable Buildings Checklist.

Continuous improvement of energy performance requires establishing effective energy management practices and processes. With current technology and a drive for energy efficiency, organizations of any kind can effectively use the endless data available to them to create an actionable energy management strategy. Join this webinar to hear from representatives across two different sectors -- schools and real estate--about how they are doing just that.

This memo provides additional clarifications and instructions on the implementation of the goals laid out in section I.F.2 of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-22-06 (December 8, 2021) (M-22-06) and section 4.4.13 of the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) Implementing Instructions for Executive Order 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability (August 2022), that call for all leases to be green leases (effective Sept 2023) and for new leases to be in net-zero emissions buildings starting in 2030. This memo and relevant instructions apply to leases for buildings from the private sector, not buildings agencies are leasing from GSA.

You can't manage what you don't measure! Commercial and institutional facilities can use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to track metered water use and water use intensity (WUI), or gallons per square foot per year, over time. Jonah Schein with the EPA WaterSense program will discuss how tracking water use data is an important first step in water management, helping you understand how your facilities and operations use water and where water use can be reduced. He'll also discuss observed WUI for different facility types and how to use WUI to benchmark facilities across your portfolio.

Internal and third-party partner engagement is necessary for implementing long-term sustainability plans and achieving energy and emissions reduction goals. This webinar will showcase examples of how real estate portfolio owners focus resources on effective communication and make the business case to successfully propel sustainability projects. Understand how tracking and benchmarking data in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager can be a useful tool to engage stakeholders at all levels of your organization.

Join us to learn about applying for ENERGY STAR Certification in Portfolio Manager. Understand the value of the ENERGY STAR certification, see the step-by-step process of applying, and gain tips to help your property get from application to award.

This presentation will define bottomland forests, discuss their function and silvicultural challenges, address which species to favor and outline some forest management practices that landowners can implement.

Participate to understand what aquifer testing is and why it is different from how drillers often estimate yield. We will answer questions such as why is aquifer testing important and why does NRCS requires this testing? We will also discuss common aquifer tests NRCS uses, what information NRCS is seeking to collect, and what documentation is needed to meet the requirement for aquifer testing in CPS 642. Participate in this training to learn about the primary aquifer testing requirements for CPS 642 certification. Emphasis is placed on what aquifer testing is, why NRCS requires testing, what information NRCS is seeking to collect and what it means, and procedures involved.

EPA is proposing to add 16 individually listed per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 PFAS categories to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) to comply with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (NDAA). EPA also addresses how PFAS categories should be treated. Separately, EPA discusses what events may trigger the automatic addition of a PFAS to the TRI pursuant to the NDAA. This discussion does not propose to list chemicals to TRI pursuant to the NDAA, but rather describes what EPA documents and activities involving PFAS would trigger an automatic addition under the NDAA. Comments must be received on or before 9 December 2024. POC is Rachel Dean, Data Gathering, Analysis, Management, and Policy Division, Mailcode 7406M, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; tele: (202) 566-1303; email: dean.rachel@epa.gov. (Federal Register 8 October 2024 [Proposed Rule] Pages 81776-81814)

The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) plays a significant role in many forest ecosystems across the eastern US. It is an economically important, slow growing and shade tolerant tree which adds structural diversity to many forest types, and its nut production makes it a valuable food source for wildlife. In 2012, a substantial threat to the American beech tree was detected in Ohio and has since spread to several other states. Beech leaf disease (BLD) is caused by a nematode and can result in host tree mortality within two to seven years. Symptoms include banded leaves, premature leaf drop, and aborted bud development in Fagus spp. This emerging threat continues to spread across the US, but what can be done to save the American beech? This webinar will discuss BLD biology, impact, and potential management strategies.

The Rooting Resilience Program will provide funding and technical assistance to community-based projects that build resilience and enhance communities' abilities to plan and carry out forestry projects. This opportunity is available for projects located in federally designated disadvantaged communities, including urban, suburban, and rural communities in the United States and its territories. Special priority will be given to community-led groups that are seeking federal funding for the first time. Funding for this project is provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program. USDA and River Network are equal opportunity providers and employers.

This event will convene representatives from EPA grantees, academia, industry , non-governmental organizations, and state and federal agencies. Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of pollution prevention (P2), while leveraging and strengthening their connections to other practitioners. P2, which is also known as source reduction, is any practice that reduces, eliminates or prevents pollution at its source prior to recycling, treatment or disposal. Many of the practices and goals of P2 overlap significantly with those of sustainability and zero waste. Sessions will include panel discussions and presentations by P2 experts that examine best practices and examples of how EPA's P2 grants have delivered technical assistance to help businesses develop and adopt P2 practices. Participants will learn more about topics such as reducing pollution and finding alternatives, including for some chemicals EPA has regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act. For example, participants will learn about efforts to find alternatives to methylene chloride and how businesses are preventing pollution by transitioning away from the use of perchloroethylene and trichloroethylene. In addition, sessions will discuss identifying sustainable food services and using products with safe ingredients in salons.

The e-Manifest team has uploaded a series of e-Manifest system demonstration videos for electronic manifests to YouTube - these demos are brief, instructional and meant to be shared. These short videos provide step-by-step instructions on topics for generators, transporters, and treatment storage and disposal facilities. Generator Functionality * Generator Manifest Creation - https://youtu.be/Q-HLuOljA54 * Generator Quick Sign - https://youtu.be/6vckZ9bTBOM * Generator Remote Sign - https://youtu.be/3kaGjxf6e80 * Generator Bulk Quick Sign - https://youtu.be/XSrgVXgkiVE * Generator Bulk Remote Sign - https://youtu.be/hAS108zWNAs Transporter Functionality * Transporter Print and Sign Hybrid -https://youtu.be/V1341MjT9uY * Transporter Remote Sign - https://youtu.be/BoF1pNke6Tc Receiving Facility Functionality * Treatment Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) Schedule Full Electronic - https://youtu.be/Cv13HhYeiOA * Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) Schedule Hybrid - https://youtu.be/0i6YTXMTXYE * Create Scheduled Manifest as Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) - https://youtu.be/N-pVhK7s2Ao * Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) Quick Sign - https://youtu.be/YO-iYQUoTCk Other Functionality * Copy Manifest - https://youtu.be/_DyMT9g7M6g

Various underwater munitions response applications, including unexploded ordnance (UXO) site investigation and remediation, require the detection, geo-registration, and advanced geophysical classification of targets on or below the seafloor. The need to find explosive items of interest or high value infrastructure obscured in coastal and marine sediments has motivated the need for marine controlled source electromagnetic technologies integrated with remotely operated platforms. We have developed and demonstrated multiple 3D time-domain electromagnetic (EM) systems from various platforms to optimize the utility of underwater digital geophysical mapping (DGM) and advanced geophysical classification (AGC). Often, the 3D electromagnetic sensing technology requires close standoff to the seafloor, which is enabled by specialized autonomous platforms. When controlled and integrated with advanced underwater positioning systems, the sensor array systems exhibit new capabilities for characterizing the location, size, shape, and extent of compact metallic objects. This is an especially powerful tool for critical nearshore applications where acoustic and optical methods may be significantly challenged. We present multiple implementations of 3DEM sensors from remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and bottom crawlers. The results of testing show the utility on both small inspection-class ROVs in littoral waters and amphibious bottom-crawlers in challenging surf zone conditions.

EPA is proposing to add 16 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 PFAS categories representing more than 100 individual PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). It would also designate them as chemicals of special concern so they must meet more robust reporting requirements, including reporting even for small concentrations. This proposed expansion of TRI would advance the commitments of the Administration and EPA's PFAS Strategic Roadmap to address the health and environmental impacts of PFAS by promoting pollution prevention, and informing the public about environmental releases of these so called "forever chemicals." This proposal also advances the Administration's commitment to environmental justice as well as the Administration's commitment to ending cancer as we know it as part of the Biden Cancer Moonshot by helping to connect the public and regulatory agencies with data to help inform decision-making with regard to chemicals with toxicity, including cancer, concerns because people can use TRI data to identify sources of pollution in their communities and ways that facilities can eliminate or reduce such pollution.

EPA is announcing a final rule to restore the pesticide Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements under the 2015 Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). The AEZ is an area surrounding outdoor pesticide application equipment where people are prohibited while pesticides are applied. This rule finalizes the agency's 2023 proposed rule without change and advances the Administration's commitment to environmental justice, protecting farmworkers, pesticide handlers, their families and agricultural communities. It reinstates AEZ protections, extends protections for neighboring communities, makes requirements easier to understand, and provides flexibilities for family farms without compromising protections. These changes are a critical part of EPA's efforts to protect the health of farmworkers and support the agency's priority to advance equity and justice for all communities. Learn more about EPA's extensive efforts to train, support and enhance safe working conditions for agricultural workers at local, state and national levels on EPA's website.

This summit provides opportunities for community leaders, and potential grant applicants to: Learn more about historic funding opportunities and technical assistance made available through President Biden's Investing in America agenda and the Inflation Reduction Act. Meet with peers to develop new or deeper community-based partnerships and cultivate ideas for appropriate funding opportunities. Brainstorm how to confront the climate crisis and advance environmental justice in your community. In addition, OEJECR will host a youth leadership summit in the afternoon to: Learn more about employment opportunities in the environmental and climate justice field. Brainstorm how to confront the climate crisis and advance environmental justice in your community. Share examples and experiences in environmental and climate justice.

USFWS propose to list the Bethany Beach firefly (Photuris bethaniensis), a firefly species from Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, as a threatened species under the ESA. This determination also serves as their 12-month finding on a petition to list the Bethany Beach firefly. After a review of the best available scientific and commercial information, they find that listing the species is warranted. They also propose protective regulations issued under section 4(d) of the Act to provide for the conservation of the Bethany Beach firefly. If finalized this rule as proposed would add this species to the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and extend the Act's protections to the species. They will accept comments received or postmarked on or before 2 December 2024. POC is Genevieve LaRouche, Field Office Supervisor, USFWS, Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office, 177 Admiral Cochrane Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401; tele 202-341-5882. (Federal Register 1 October 2024 [Proposed Rule] Pages 79857-79880)

HQUSACE Environmental Division distributes ECOP SITREPs for common situation awareness on environmental topics. The report is compiled from SITREPs from around USACE, including Environmental Division, Army Regional Environmental Coordinators, Environmental and Munitions Center of Expertise, divisions, districts, and other HQ directorates and offices. Highlights in this issue include: Artificial intelligence being leveraged to enhance contingency operations; USACE health physicists participate in 24th annual Radiation Safety Support Team meeting; Summer 2024 edition of The Corps Environment available online; and USACE dredge receives annual safety excellence award for outstanding safety record that includes no reportable accidents or injuries in two years.

The Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technology Office (SETO) launched the Equitable Solar Communities of Practice program in November 2023 to support the expansion of equitable benefits in solar adoption. The program consists of five communities of practice that work to identify resource gaps, support the development and dissemination of best practices and resources, and identify and propose new resources, tools, technical assistance offerings needed to scale equitable solar. This community of practice focuses on topics such as contract terms that support strong consumer protections, availability of financial products to support installation and participation among all households, and inclusive outreach.

EPA issued two enforcement alerts addressing regulatory requirements and associated compliance issues at municipal solid waste landfills (MSW landfills). The alerts address Clean Air Act requirements that control the release of landfill gases (LFG), particularly methane, a climate super pollutant from MSW landfills. The alerts provide an overview of the Clean Air Act regulatory requirements related to landfill air emissions and are intended to help address the climate crisis and ensure that landfill owners, operators, and contractors comply with the law and take the necessary steps to avoid potential EPA enforcement actions.

The sortable table below contains links to Compliance Advisories and Enforcement Alerts issued by the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance since September 1, 2019, as well as a subset of historic Compliance Advisories, Compliance Alerts and Enforcement Alerts. These historic documents are included here because they may still contain some useful information.

Federal agencies now have a fast, effective, way to buy maintenance, repair, and facility (MRFS2) supplies and save! GSA's dynamic MRFS2 purchasing channel solution can help you save an average of 8 percent more on MRFS products than previously offered in the federal marketplace. Log on for live webinar training to discover the benefits of GSA's MRFS2 solution. This one-hour webinar will include: information about how GSA's MRFS2 solution achieves government-wide savings and the benefits of the solution, including sustainability options, TAA compliance, and more.

This webinar shares how agencies can procure cloud computing. You'll learn about the advantages of cloud computing, and how to use GSA's contracts to make the cloud acquisition process easier and more efficient. Join the webinar to: Get valuable information about cloud computing and its benefits to government; Gain an overview of how GSA helps agencies with cloud acquisition; Learn everything you need to know about FedRAMP in 7 minutes; Learn how to take advantage of cloud consumption-based pricing; and Learn how to pick a contract type for cloud computing.

Attention all public sector employees in the contracting and acquisition career field! In GSA's Market Research As a Service (MRAS) Customer Training: Effective Market Research (Fed/Military), you'll learn the importance of market research, how and when to conduct it, and how to get the best results by making your data collection methods more efficient. You'll also delve into the regulatory nature of FAR Part 10 and how it ties into other decisions such as acquisition planning, small business set-asides, commercial items, and contract type selection. This one-credit CLP course includes real-life scenarios, expert instructors, and tools from GSA's market research as a service. Take this opportunity to enhance your market research skills and advance your career.

These standards, issued through EPA's Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance final rule, address discharges that occur with normal operation of large vessels. EPA's final rule will help address harmful pollutants, including bacteria, pathogens, oil, grease, and metals while reducing the spread of invasive species that can damage ecosystems and infrastructure. EPA's Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance final rule applies primarily to non-recreational, non-Armed Forces vessels 79 feet or longer (such as commercial, research and emergency rescue vessels) and ballast water from fishing vessels and non-recreational, non-Armed Forces vessels less than 79 feet long. Discharges can happen during normal operation of these vessels while operating equipment and systems onboard, such as oil from machinery and wastewater from showers and sinks. Through best management practices and treatment standards, the EPA's final rule addresses 20 discharges and their associated pollutants.

EPA announced 43 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners across 20 states and the District of Columbia, recognizing their achievements in the design, manufacture, promotion, selection and use of cleaners, detergents and other products with safer chemicals. The Safer Choice program and label help consumers and purchasers at facilities find cleaning and other products with chemical ingredients that are safer for human health and the environment. Applicants for this year's awards were encouraged to show how their work promotes environmental justice, bolsters resilience to the impacts of climate change, results in cleaner air or water, improves drinking water quality or advances innovation in packaging.