EPA Issues Categorical Exclusion for Corning Wastewater Boiler Replacement
The EPA issued a Categorical Exclusion (CATEX) for a wastewater treatment plant boiler replacement project in Corning, New York. This regulatory action facilitates the use of federal community grant funding for the facility upgrade.
The project is part of a series of EPA-approved community grants aimed at improving local wastewater infrastructure. By issuing a CATEX, the agency confirms that the boiler replacement project meets environmental review requirements without the need for a full environmental impact statement. This allows the city to proceed with critical equipment upgrades to maintain plant efficiency.
Hawaii Wastewater Branch Updates Intended Use Plan for 2027
The Hawaii Department of Health's Wastewater Branch has released its Intended Use Plan for the 2027 State Fiscal Year. The plan outlines the allocation of Clean Water State Revolving Fund resources for upcoming wastewater infrastructure projects.
Source: Hawaii Department of Health
EPA Rescinds 2022 PFAS Guidance for Permitting
In August 2026, the U.S. EPA rescinded a 2022 nonbinding guidance document that had provided state permitting authorities with standard language for addressing PFAS in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. This action was described as part of a broader, systematic review of agency guidance documents.
Source: Waste Dive
EPA Proposes Regulatory Clarifications for Clean Water Act Compliance Covering Offshore Processors
The EPA has issued a proposed rule clarifying Clean Water Act regulatory standards for offshore seafood processing facilities. The agency estimates that the clearer effluent discharge requirements will yield $1.8 million in yearly compliance savings.
Source: SBA Office of Advocacy
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