Open for CommentEPA· Environmental Protection AgencyProposed Rule

Proposed Deletion from the National Priorities List

Introduced March 4, 2026Comment period ends April 4, 2026View on regulations.gov ↗
💬 Closes in 16 daysDeadline: Apr 4, 2026

What This Means

The EPA is proposing to remove a contaminated site from its official list of the most serious pollution cleanup projects in the country. This means the site would no longer receive the EPA's priority attention and funding for cleanup efforts, though remediation work may continue under other programs. This matters because property owners and nearby residents need to know whether their area will get federal support for addressing hazardous contamination, and what cleanup responsibilities might shift to states, local governments, or private parties.

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TypeFederal Regulation
AgencyEPA · Environmental Protection Agency
Regulations.gov IDEPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-0166-0001
IntroducedMarch 4, 2026
Comment DeadlineApril 4, 2026

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