EPA to Decommission Online Archive, Proposes New Methane Regulations, and Announces Lead Reduction Funding

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to decommission its online web archive by December 31, 2026, a move that would remove tens of thousands of publicly available environmental documents and raise concerns about government transparency. Concurrently, the EPA has proposed rescinding existing methane emissions regulations for the oil and gas industry. The agency also allocated $26 million in funding to states and territories to reduce lead exposure in drinking water at schools and child care facilities. Additionally, the EPA's response to the 2023 Ohio train derailment is slated for investigation by the agency's watchdog.