Comment & Consultation
Proposed Federal plan requirements for existing Other Solid Waste Incineration (OSWI) units – Ends August 17
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering consultation with federally recognized Tribes regarding the Agency’s proposed Federal plan requirements for existing Other Solid Waste Incineration (OSWI) units that commenced construction on or before August 31, 2020, and have not been modified or reconstructed after August 29, 2025.
The proposed Federal plan would implement emission guidelines for OSWI units located in states or Tribal lands that do not have an approved State or Tribal plan in place. The rule would remain in effect until individual states or Tribes have approved plans of their own.
EPA anticipates the Tribal consultation period will remain open through August 17, 2026, and invites Tribal leaders and designated representatives to provide input, including information related to treaty or similar rights, Indigenous Knowledge, and sacred sites.
Request Government-to-Government Consultation by: August 3, 2026
Public Comments: Tribes may submit comments through the open Federal Register comment period under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-3028.
For questions or to request consultation, contact:
Patrick CoatarPeter, EPA Office of Clean Air Programs | Natural Resources Branch
Email: CoatarPeter.Patrick@epa.gov |Phone: (202) 564-1382
EPA Seeks Public Input on Legacy Uses & Disposal of Asbestos – Ends August 24
EPA is requesting additional information to support the development of a proposed rule addressing legacy uses and associated disposals of asbestos, including chrysotile and non-chrysotile asbestos fiber types and asbestos-containing talc.
EPA’s 2024 Risk Evaluation found that exposure risks can occur when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed during activities such as renovation, demolition, maintenance, and repair. To strengthen future protections, EPA is seeking information from workers, Tribes, states, industry, building owners, and communities on real-world asbestos exposure scenarios.
EPA is specifically requesting information on:
• Activities that disturb asbestos-containing materials
• Legacy asbestos-containing construction materials and products
• Air sampling methods and laboratory capabilities
• Worker and community exposure scenarios
• Costs and benefits associated with potential risk management actions
The information collected will help EPA develop a durable and scientifically supported rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Comment Deadline: August 24, 2026
Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2025-0036
Submit comments and learn more: https://www.regulations.gov
EPA plans to propose the asbestos risk management rule by June 3, 2027.
Presentation: How Tribes Can Influence Agency Decision Making
Public participation matters. Democratic, legal, and management principles justify why public comments make a difference in regulatory policy. Big Corporations, private citizens, industry polluters also comment, it is important that Tribal perspectives are represented alongside others.
Slides from RTOC Policy Advisor, Rich Eichsteadt on How Tribes Can Influence Agency Decision Making.pdf
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