The Department of Environmental Quality adopted amendments to Idaho's Rules and Standards for Hazardous Waste as part of the annual incorporation by reference of federal regulations. http://www.deq.idaho.gov/rules/haz_waste/58_0105_0701_pending.cfm.

The Department of Environmental Quality seeks comment on the draft rules of a negotiated rulemaking to formalize the critical elements of the Idaho Risk Evaluation Manual that are pertinent to evaluation of petroleum release sites in order to clarify and promote consistent corrective action decisionmaking at these sites. Comments are due May 16, 2008. http://www.deq.idaho.gov/rules/risk/58_0124_0801_negotiated.cfm.

The Department of Environmental Quality adopted a new rule chapter implementing the Idaho Underground Storage Tank Act. http://www.deq.idaho.gov/rules/ust/58_0107_0701_pending.cfm.

The Department of Environmental Quality adopted a new rule to further limit the types of radioactive materials that are eligible for unrestricted disposal in Idaho by adding a new category of radioactive materials that must be disposed of at a permitted hazardous waste disposal facility. http://www.deq.idaho.gov/rules/radioactive_materials/58_0110_0701_pending.cfm.

The Department of Environmental Quality gives notice of public hearings and a comment period on the draft rules of a negotiated rulemaking to provide for a revised method to estimate wastewater flow from single family dwellings that is more consistent with domestic water usage statewide. The proposed revisions would provide for a more refined soil classification system that will allow more precise sizing of drainfields. The rule would also provide a definition of "module" to assist understanding and applicability of the rule within the regulated community.

The Department of Environmental Quality seeks comment on the proposal to adopt and amend air regulations LAC 33:III.301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, and 501 concerning Regulatory Permits for Oil and Gas Well Testing, Release of Natural Gas from Pipelines, Emergency Engines, and Air Curtain Incinerators. Comments are due June 3, 2008. http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/portals/0/planning/regs/pdf/AQ274pro.pdf.

The Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to numerous rules concerning RCRA XVI Management, Testing, and Methods Innovation. This proposed rule is identical to federal regulations found in 70 FR 34538 (June 14, 2005), which are applicable in Louisiana. The hearing will be held May 27, 2008. Comments are due May 27, 2008. http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/portals/0/planning/regs/pdf/MM006ftpro.pdf.

The Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to numerous rules under the RCRA Burden Reduction Initiative. The hearing will be held May 27, 2008. Comments are due May 27, 2008. http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/portals/0/planning/regs/pdf/HW100ftpro.pdf.

The Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing to consider the proposal to amend Environmental Quality regulations LAC 33:I.801 and 807; VII.115 and 315; and XI.703, concerning expedited penalties. The hearing will be held May 27, 2008. Comments are due June 3, 2008. http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/portals/0/planning/regs/pdf/MM004pro.pdf.

The Department of Environmental Services will conduct a public hearing to consider the adoption of amendments to contaminated site management rules. The hearing will be held May 29, 2008. Comments are due June 12, 2008. http://www.des.state.nh.us/RuleMaking/notice/env-or600rmn.pdf.