The Department of Environmental Services proposed amendments to regulations governing contaminated site management. The amendments would, among other things, clarify the purpose of the rules, establish definitions and provisions specific to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, adopt new definitions, add requirements for providing safe alternative water to impacted well owners, and clarify soil remediation standards. A hearing will be held May 23, 2024. Comments are due May 31, 2024.

The Department of Environmental Quality adopted amendments to regulations governing asbestos project permitting and management. The amendments would, among other things, incorporate updates to federal regulations, refine definitions, address inspection requirements for demolition and renovation activities, refine requirements pertaining to permits, and clarify air clearance methods and requirements. See https://sosmt.gov/docs/118/2024/63651/issue-7-current (pp. 723-26).

The Department of Natural Resources proposed amendments to regulations governing siting requirements for recreational impoundments. The amendments would update the lead free standard and federally required state enforcement actions, such as requiring a locally enforceable mechanism to ensure that any installation or repair involving pipes, fittings, fixtures, solder, or flux connected to a public water system is lead free. A hearing will be held May 16, 2023. Comments are due May 23, 2024.

The Department of Natural Resources adopted amendments to regulations governing the Illinois Oil and Gas Act. The amendments improve the processing of drilling unit permit applications, establish a deadline for applications involving drilling in areas of mining activity, and allow communication with permittees through electronic mail. See https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/index/register/volume48/register_volume48_15.pdf (pp. 5734-50).

The Department of Natural Resources adopted amendments to regulations governing the Conservation Stewardship Program. The amendments provide detailed information regarding the Conservation Stewardship Program and the requirements that must be upheld to qualify, apply, and maintain enrollment. See https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/index/register/volume48/register_volume48_15.pdf (pp. 5725-33).

The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery proposed amendments to regulations governing recycling alternative schedules. The amendments would clarify the eligibility process for which certified recycling centers can apply to operate on an alternative schedule by establishing requirements to apply for alternative schedules, deleting operational time restrictions, defining terms such as "family-owned business" and "natural disaster," establishing criteria and procedures for alternative schedule requests, and clarifying handling fee eligibility.