EPA Sends Response Plans Delay Final Rule to OMB

On Wednesday, the OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) announced that it had received a final rule from the EPA on “Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans: Compliance Date Delay and Changes to Reflect Administration Policy”. The notice of proposed rulemaking was published on March 5th, 2026. 

I do not expect to cover this rulemaking in any detail out of disrespect for the action being taken. I will, however, acknowledge publication of the final rule in the appropriate Short Take post.