SIP Approval: Indiana (PSD permitting requirements for greenhouse gas emissions).

EPA proposed to synchronize the expiration dates of EPA pesticide applicator certificates with the state or tribal applicator certificates on which they are based.

United States v. M/V COSCO BUSAN, No. 07-6045 SC (N.D. Cal. Sept. 19, 2011). Settling CWA, National Marine Sanctuaries Act, Oil Pollution Act, and Park System Resource Protection Act defendants responsible for an oil spill into the San Francisco Bay must pay U.S. response costs, natural resource damages, and assessment costs; must compensate for lost recreation uses; and must pay a penalty imposed by California.

FWS announced a partial 90-day finding on a petition to list 404 species in the southeastern United States as endangered or threatened under the ESA; the agency found that listing 374 of the species may be warranted and initiated a status review.

OSM seeks public comment on a proposed amendment to Wyoming's regulatory program under SMCRA concerning noncoal mine waste, valid existing rights, and individual civil penalties.

OSM seeks public comment on a proposed amendment to Colorado's regulatory program under SMCRA concerning valid existing rights, ownership and control, and other regulatory issues.