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.

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).