The Department of Environmental Protection adopted a new rule concerning the revocation or suspension of wastewater treatment plant operator certifications. The rule establishes procedures that may be used by the Department to consider revoking or suspending a wastewater treatment plant operator certification. See https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/notices/2024/050124.html.
The Department of Natural Resources adopted amendments to regulations governing the Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost-Share Fund and the Equipment Revolving Loan Fund. The amendments define terms to administer and implement the cost-share and equipment loan programs. See https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/registers/50Ky_R_2023-24/11_May.pdf (pp. 2173-79).
The Department of Land and Natural Resources proposed amendments to regulations governing the Conservation District. The amendments would, among other things, add provisions concerning identified land uses in the special subzone and coastal hazard mitigation disclosure statement, and modify provisions concerning subzones and identified land uses and required permits. See https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/occl/rules/.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control adopted amendments to regulations governing shellfish aquaculture leasing. The amendments include additions, modifications, or deletions regarding definitions, lease issuance and application procedures, aquaculture gear and lease area marking requirements, shellfish aquaculture species, shellfish cultivation, planting and harvesting requirements and timelines, reporting requirements, lease transfer, and prohibited activities.
The Department of Food and Agriculture proposed amendments to regulations governing fuel quality specification requirements and labeling of natural gas. The amendments would revise requirements for natural gas motor vehicle fuel dispensers and relocate Federal Trade Commission natural gas motor vehicle fuel dispenser labeling requirements from Cal. Code Regs. tit. 4, §4207 to §4206. Comments are due June 11, 2024.
The Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona adopted a new rule concerning the Long-Term Water Augmentation Fund (LTWAF). The regulation establishes procurement procedures for the fund. See https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/register/2024/17/contents.pdf (pp. 806-15).
The Department of Environmental Management proposed to adopt a new rule governing the Solid Waste Management Plan. The amendments would outline the plan in Appendix A, including adding data on solid waste generation, disposal, and recycling; detailing activities for managing the program; and providing a mechanism for evaluating local solid waste management and recycling efforts. A hearing will be held June 20, 2024. Comments are due the same date.
The Department of Environmental Management proposed amendments to regulations governing the statewide solid waste reduction goal. The amendments would update the goal and clarify language for general needed updates. A hearing will be held June 20, 2024. Comments are due the same date. See https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/api/filing/659c30464e1ca7c1a93623e1/filing.
The Department of Environmental Management proposed amendments to regulations governing the Recycling Fund Grants Program. The amendments would clarify requirements for the program. A hearing will be held June 20, 2024. Comments are due the same date. See https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/api/filing/659c22c9fa34fb47c88036a1/filing.
The Department of Environmental Management proposed amendments to regulations governing processing and recycling. The amendments would clarify information regarding the application process, update requirements for notification and registration, amend variance requirements, and ensure consistency with the statute. A hearing will be held June 20, 2024. Comments are due the same date.