Because the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received adverse comment, we are withdrawing the direct final rule Technical Amendments to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Hazardous Chemical Inventory Reporting Requirements to Conform to the 2024 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, published in the Federal Register on 17 November 2025. Effective 9 January 2026, the EPA withdraws the direct final rule published at 90 FR 51187, on 17 November 2025. POC is Jennifer Barre, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery tele: (240) 644-4559; email: barre.jennifer@epa.gov. (Federal Register 9 January 2026 [Rule] Page 918)

OSHA is correcting several inadvertent errors in its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Most errors relate to the HCS final rule published in the Federal Register on 20 May 2024. On 9 October 2024, the agency issued a corrections notification and technical amendment to correct errors in that final rule which the agency believed could lead to confusion during the classification process or errors on labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) if not expeditiously corrected. Following publication of the 9 October 2024 corrections notification and technical amendment, OSHA continued its review of the regulatory text and identified additional minor and typographical errors in the regulatory text and appendices to the HCS. OSHA is issuing this correction document to address these additional minor errors. OSHA is also making one technical amendment to an appendix of the HCS unrelated to the 20 May 2024 final rule. The corrections in this document are effective 8 January 2026. POC is Tiffany DeFoe, Director, Office of Chemical Hazards, Metals, Directorate of Standards and Guidance email defoe.tiffany@dol.gov. (Federal Register 8 January 2026 [Rule] Pages 562-598)

A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process. (Congressional Record 19 November 2025 [Senate] Pages S8238-S8239)

A bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to require the consideration of additional factors prior to updating revised Federal building energy efficiency performance standards. (Congressional Record 21 November 2025 [House] Pages H4894-H4896)

EPA is proposing a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for perchlorate and a health-based Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). In this action, the EPA is proposing to set the perchlorate MCLG at 0.02 mg/L (20 µg/L). The EPA is also proposing and taking comment on setting an enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for perchlorate at 0.02 mg/L (20 µg/L), 0.04 mg/L (40 µg/L), or 0.08 mg/L (80 µg/L). The EPA is also proposing requirements for water systems to conduct monitoring for perchlorate in drinking water, take mitigation actions if the level exceeds the MCL, provide information about perchlorate to their consumers through public notification and consumer confidence reports, and report to their respective primacy agency. The Administrator has determined that the benefits of this regulation would not justify the costs; however, the EPA is required to issue an NPDWR and MCLG for perchlorate in response to the D.C. Circuit's decision in NRDC v. Regan. Comments must be received on or before 9 March 2026. POC is Anne Lausier, Standards and Risk Management Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (4607M), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW; tele: (202) 564-0518; email: NPDWRperchlorate@epa.gov. (Federal Register 6 January 2026 [Proposed Rule] Pages 398-444)

EPA is finalizing 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 2024 rule's transfer provisions to allow facilities to switch between compliance alternatives, and create authority for alternative applicability dates and paperwork submission dates, based on site-specific factors. The final rule is effective on 2 March 2026. POC is Richard Benware, Engineering and Science Division, Office of Water (Mail Code 4303T), Environmental Protection Agency, tele: 202-566-1369; email:benware.richard@epa.gov. (Federal Register 31 December 2025 [Rule] Pages 61328-31355)

Join us for an engaging session on how the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Denver Water are leveraging forest management and conservation to protect their drinking water sources. After the presentations and a lively Q&A, we'll move into a brief breakout discussion--your chance to connect with peers and explore how these strategies could benefit partnerships in your own region.

Join the Exchange for a presentation of lessons learned during a project to expand the tree canopy in the under served Eighth Ward neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Department of Defense's (DoD) Applied Innovation Workshop is the nation's largest workshop focusing on the DoD's priority installation and operational energy issues. The Workshop will offer a variety of technical sessions and short courses, over 650 technical poster presentations, and networking opportunities at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC from March 2 - 5, 2026.

This class is useful for those that have used the Tier II Reporting application before and are only interested in a shortened version of the training that will put emphasis on what has changed since last reporting season. The Tier II Chemical Reporting Program is offering a limited number of free, in-person training sessions in select locations. These classes will cover the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Tier II online reporting system, including requirements and reporting procedures. In addition to the in-person sessions, online classes will also be available through Microsoft Teams Webinars, providing the same training on TCEQ's online reporting system. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete schedule of classes can be found on the program's website.

This class will cover the full Tier II reporting process in Texas, including program history and instructions on how to submit a Tier II report through STEERS. The Tier II Chemical Reporting Program is offering a limited number of free, in-person training sessions in select locations. These classes will cover the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Tier II online reporting system, including requirements and reporting procedures. In addition to the in-person sessions, online classes will also be available through Microsoft Teams Webinars, providing the same training on TCEQ's online reporting system. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete schedule of classes can be found on the program's website.

Discover how to manage utility energy service contracts (UESCs) from start to finish in this three-part training series. At the conclusion of the training, federal agency personnel will be equipped to engage in and deploy contracts that will conserve energy and save money. February 10-12, 2026

A bill to exempt from the requirements of NEPA the provision of certain assistance for the construction or modification of residential housing on infill sites (Congressional Record 28 November 2025 [House] Pages H4907-H4908)

This class will cover the full Tier II reporting process in Texas, including program history and instructions on how to submit a Tier II report through STEERS. The Tier II Chemical Reporting Program is offering a limited number of free, in-person training sessions in select locations. These classes will cover the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Tier II online reporting system, including requirements and reporting procedures. In addition to the in-person sessions, online classes will also be available through Microsoft Teams Webinars, providing the same training on TCEQ's online reporting system. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete schedule of classes can be found on the program's website.

This class is useful for those that have used the Tier II Reporting application before and are only interested in a shortened version of the training that will put emphasis on what has changed since last reporting season. The Tier II Chemical Reporting Program is offering a limited number of free, in-person training sessions in select locations. These classes will cover the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Tier II online reporting system, including requirements and reporting procedures. In addition to the in-person sessions, online classes will also be available through Microsoft Teams Webinars, providing the same training on TCEQ's online reporting system. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete schedule of classes can be found on the program's website.

A bill to ensure that Federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to develop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance. (Congressional Record 1 December 2025 [House] Pages H4965-H4966)

This training will provide federal facility and energy managers as well as site operations and engineering staff with an overview of geothermal technologies and their viability as an onsite energy resource. The training will include a breakdown of commercially available and nascent technologies, a description of tools and resources to support geothermal project evaluation and implementation, and case studies of operating geothermal systems serving sites in the field.

This class will cover the full Tier II reporting process in Texas, including program history and instructions on how to submit a Tier II report through STEERS. The Tier II Chemical Reporting Program is offering a limited number of free, in-person training sessions in select locations. These classes will cover the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Tier II online reporting system, including requirements and reporting procedures. In addition to the in-person sessions, online classes will also be available through Microsoft Teams Webinars, providing the same training on TCEQ's online reporting system. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete schedule of classes can be found on the program's website.

This class will cover the full Tier II reporting process in Texas, including program history and instructions on how to submit a Tier II report through STEERS. The Tier II Chemical Reporting Program is offering a limited number of free, in-person training sessions in select locations. These classes will cover the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Tier II online reporting system, including requirements and reporting procedures. In addition to the in-person sessions, online classes will also be available through Microsoft Teams Webinars, providing the same training on TCEQ's online reporting system. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete schedule of classes can be found on the program's website.

This new on-demand course explains the vision behind RFO, the structure of the FAR Framework, and the phased approach to implementation, with clear takeaways you can apply today. If you have followed RFO updates on Acquisition.gov but have not yet seen the full picture, this course connects the dots.

Join us for a training that explores how geothermal technologies can reduce energy costs at federal facilities. Designed for federal facility and energy managers, this session provides a clear overview of geothermal options, from ground-source heat pumps to deep-well systems for onsite power generation. Participants will learn how to match technologies to site needs, apply available tools and criteria to assess feasibility, and draw on lessons from real-world case studies of operating geothermal systems across federal sites. This training will equip teams with practical insights to support informed, mission-aligned energy decisions.

GSA is issuing a final rule to streamline and update multiple parts of the FMR to ensure adherence to statutory requirements and improve the effectiveness of the management of aviation, Federal advisory committees, mail, motor vehicles, personal property, real property, and transportation. Effective date is 16 December 2025. POC is Alexander Kurien, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Government-wide Policy, at 202-208-7642 or alexander.kurien@gsa.gov. (Federal Register 16 December 2025 [Rule] Pages 58408-58491).

The Technical Resilience Navigator (TRN) Lite enables site-level resilience planning using a streamlined assessment tool that rapidly identifies major energy and water risk drivers and recommends tailored solutions to enhance mission continuity. This training provides hands-on experience with TRN Lite's outputs, highlights key benefits, and demonstrates newly added features including a critical load failure risk assessment, sensitivity analysis for hazards, and a resilience solutions report download. Participants will learn how to deploy the TRN Lite to systematically identify vulnerabilities and automatically generate site-specific solutions to bolster resilience and operational reliability.