The Southwest Florida Water Management District proposed amendments to 40D-4.091, Publications and Agreements Incorporated by Reference. The purpose of the revision is to remove the consideration of property taxes in the development of cost estimates for the perpetual maintenance of mitigation banks. https://www.flrules.org/Faw/FAWDocuments/FAWVOLUMEFOLDERS2009/3503/SECTI.pdf pp. 267-68.

The Natural Resources Commission adopted amendments to 312 IAC 6.2-1-1 through 312 IAC 6.2-1-3, which addresses Great Lakes Basin water management, to assist with implementation of P.L.4-2008 (SEA 45) and effectuation of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20090128-IR-312080531FRA.xml.html.

The Department of Natural Resources adopted new rules LAC 43:I, Chapter 41, Certification of Land Conservation Organizations. The rules are intended to establish objective standards and procedures for determining that an applicant for certification actively and effectively works to conserve land by undertaking or assisting in land or easement acquisitions or by engaging in the stewardship of land or easements. The rules also concern recertification and revocation of certification. http://www.doa.la.gov/osr/reg/0901/0901.doc pp. 73-82.

The Department of Environmental Quality adopted amendments to LAC 33:I.807, Expedited Penalties for Asbestos and Lead. The rule adds certain asbestos and lead violations to the list of violations that may qualify for expedited penalties in LAC 33:I.807. The additions should abate delays that have occurred in correcting Environmental Quality Act violations in the asbestos and lead programs. http://www.doa.la.gov/osr/reg/0901/0901.doc p. 62.

The Department of Environmental Protection seeks public comment on proposed emergency amendments to Chapter 595, State Revolving Fund. There is a high likelihood that the federal government will provide stimulus money to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund in order to create construction jobs for infrastructure projects. These amendments would allow funding incentives, such as 0% interest loans or principal forgiveness, to move projects quickly to construction. Comments are due February 11, 2009.

The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to 310 CMR 7.24 U, Organic Material Storage and Distribution, and addition of 310 CMR 7.24 (9), Dispensing of E85 Blended Gasoline (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline). The new regulations apply to the installation, operation, and maintenance of E85 ethanol blended gasoline dispensing facilities in Massachusetts. By proposing these new regulations, the Department hopes to provide regulatory certainty and guidance to businesses considering whether to invest in this new industry.

The Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to ARM 17.40.318 and the adoption of a new rule pertaining to state revolving fund and public water and sewer projects eligible for categorical exclusion from review. The amendments would restrict the current exclusion to "minor" ancillary facilities and would expand the current exclusion to include rehabilitation projects that are not "minor." A new provision would prohibit use of the exclusion for upgrades or extensions that are primarily for the purposes of future development.

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public hearing on proposed consolidation of the ambient air quality standards for the state of Ohio. The hearing will be March 5, 2009. http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/phn/3745_NO_65698_20090126_0807.pdf.

The Department of Health and Environmental Control adopted amendments to R.61-30, Environmental Protection Fees, that would increase individual residential and irrigation well fees. http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/regs/docs/regupdate.doc p. 8.

The Department of Ecology is proposing a new rule, chapter 173-539A WAC, for the upper Kittitas County groundwater area. The rule is designed to minimize future adverse effects on flows in the Yakima River and its tributaries while minimizing adverse effects on the local economy. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/laws/wsr/2009/02/09-02-079.htm.