The Department of Agriculture adopted amendments to regulations governing the administration and enforcement of the Pesticide Applicators’ Act. The amendments clarify new federal certification categories under 40 C.F.R. Part 171 by differentiating the 309 Soil/Non-Soil Fumigation category into subcategories that address soil and non-soil fumigation applications and removing the term "agricultural" from the Aerial Pest Control category definition.
The Department of Public Health and Environment proposed amendments to regulations governing solid and hazardous waste commission fees. The amendments would not change the amounts of the annual commission fees, but would change the regulations to reflect the 2024-2025 fiscal year. A hearing will be held May 21, 2024. Comments are due May 8, 2024.
The Department of Public Health and Environment proposed amendments to regulations governing the extended producer responsibility program. The amendments would raise the producer exemption dollar limit from $5,320,000 to $5,506,200. A hearing will be held May 21, 2024. Comments are due May 8, 2024. See https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/Upload/NoticeOfRulemaking/ProposedRuleAttach2024-00190.pdf.
The Department of Public Health and Environment proposed amendments to regulations governing the remediation of closed solid waste landfills. The amendments would establish how the Department will administer the grant program for the remediation of closed solid waste landfills owned by eligible local governments in Colorado. A hearing will be held May 21, 2024. Comments are due May 8, 2024.
The Department of Conservation proposed to adopt new regulations governing underground gas storage chemical inventory and root cause analysis. The regulations would, among other things, define “gas storage well chemical inventory,” expand operator risk management plans, establish well-specific well control plans, and address prevention and mitigation protocols regarding corrosion evaluation and monitoring. A hearing will be held June 4, 2024.
The Department of Natural Resources proposed amendments to regulations governing hazardous waste management. The amendments would modify and expand universal waste regulations, such as handling of aerosol cans and lamps. A hearing will be held May 8, 2024. Comments are due May 15, 2024. See https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/register/2024/820A3/register/submit_proposed/cr_24_036/cr_24_036.
The Department of Natural Resources proposed amendments to regulations governing hazardous waste management. The amendments would incorporate federal hazardous waste regulations promulgated on July 7, 2020, including updated test methods, definition clarifications, and cross references to DOT requirements. A hearing will be held May 8, 2024. Comments are due May 15, 2024.
The Department of Natural Resources proposed amendments to regulations governing emergencies reporting, safety regulations, pipelines, and plugging of wells. The amendments would remove regulatory restrictions. A hearing will be held May 16, 2024. Comments are due the same date. See https://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/hearings/hearingsSearch/results/848155/348909.
The Department of Environmental Conservation proposed amendments to regulations governing the transportation of radioactive materials. The amendments would replace references to the Division of Solid and Hazardous Materials with the Division of Materials Management, update language for incorporation by reference sections, and ensure consistency with federal regulations. A hearing will be held June 18, 2024. Comments are due June 23, 2024.