The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) gives notice of public meetings as part of a negotiated rulemaking. DEQ is proposing this rule revision to allow a qualified licensed professional engineer or DEQ review engineer to approve construction of a simple sewer main extension without first providing DEQ with an updated facility plan, provided that the sewer system has sufficient capacity to service the area served by the sewer main extension. The hearings will be held April 22 and May 6, 2008.

The Solid Waste Management Board will conduct a public hearing to consider new rules at 329 IAC 3.1- 11.5 and amendments to rules at 329 IAC 3.1-13 concerning the RCRA standardized hazardous waste permit. The hearing will be held May 20, 2008. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20080402-IR-329080212PHA.xml.pdf.

The Department of Marine Resources will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of amendments to Chapter 90.20(1), Hancock County; Taunton Bay Management Area. These proposed regulations would create a pilot program for a localized resource management area within Taunton Bay. A copy of this report is available at http://www.maine.gov/dmr/council/tauntonbay/index.htm. The hearing will be held April 22, 2008. Comments are due May 2, 2008. http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/notices/2008/040208.htm.

The Secretary of the Environment proposes to amend Regulation .01 under COMAR 26.11.01, General Administrative Provisions, and Regulation .14 under COMAR 26.11.06, General Emission Standards, Prohibitions, and Restrictions. The purpose of this action is to adopt the U.S. EPA revised rule and future changes to the federal PSD requirements under 40 CFR §52.21, which are incorporated by reference prospectively under COMAR 26.11.01.01 and 26.11.06.14. The proposed action will be submitted to the U.S. EPA as a revision to Maryland's SIP. The hearing will be held April 30, 2008.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) will conduct public hearings to consider the adoption of amendments. MassDEP is retooling its groundwater discharge program to be more efficient while still maintaining environmental protection.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is proposing revisions to its regulations for the Stage II Vapor Recovery Program, the Environmental Results Program for perchloroethylene dry cleaning facilities, and the requirements for stationary engines and combustion turbines for combined heat and power projects. The hearings will be held April 30 and May 1, 2008. Comments are due May 12, 2008. http://mass.gov/dep/public/hearings/08erpreg.htm.

The Department of Environmental Quality's Waste and Hazardous Materials Division adopted numerous final rules concerning hazardous waste management. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dleg/MR5_040108_229971_7.pdf pp. 2-142.

The Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Division adopted amendments to Wilderness and Natural Areas R 322.73.1, Algonac state park natural area. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dleg/MR5_040108_229971_7.pdf p. 153-154.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is extending the time for submission of comments, requests, and petitions on the Draft SIP Revision for Regional Haze until May 16, 2008. The purpose of this SIP revision is to address visibility protection at national parks, wildernesses, and scenic areas, also referred to as mandatory Class I federal areas. Comments are now due May 16, 2008. http://www.comm.media.state.mn.us/bookstore/stateregister/32_41.pdf pp. 1855-1856.

The Department of Natural Resources adopted amendments to existing emergency rules concerning Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia. http://www.legis.state.wi.us/rsb/code/register/reg628a.pdf p. 8.