A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.

REGULATORY: EPA, FWS, FS, NOAA

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Notice announcing that there will be a 3-day public peer review virtual meeting of the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals to consider and review the draft EPA Toxic Substance Control Act Screening Level Approach for Assessing Ambient Air and Water Exposures to Fenceline Communities Version 1.0. Info here.

Notice announcing the broadly applicable alternative test method approval decisions that the EPA made under and in support of New Source Performance Standards and the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021. Info here.

FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Notice announcing that FWS received and is making available an application for an incidental take permit (ITP) under the Endangered Species Act and an associated draft low-effect habitat conservation plan. The ITP would authorize the take of seven species incidental to the development, construction and operation of the project. Info here.

FOREST SERVICE

Notice announcing that the Forest Service, is revising the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests’ Land Management Plan. Info here.

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

Proposed rule announces that the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council proposes to amend the Fishery Ecosystem Plan for the American Samoa Archipelago. Info here.

Proposed rule announcing receipt of a request from the Sonoma County Water Agency for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Russian River estuary management activities in Sonoma County, California, over the course of five years (2022-2027). Info here.