The Department of Natural Resources proposed to amend Mont. Admin. Code 36.25, pertaining to the land banking program. Changes add a definition for "sale units" that can be made up of multiple parcels of land. There will be a public hearing on September 15, 2011. http://sos.mt.gov/arm/Register/archives/MAR2011/MAR11-16.pdf pp. 1618-24.
The State Environmental Commission proposed to amend Nev. Admin. Code 445B. Changes alter the definition of "Class IV Source." The proposal was adopted as a temporary regulation on June 16, 2011. There will be a public hearing October 5, 2011. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2011Register/R014-11P.pdf.
The Environmental Improvement Board proposed to repeal N.M. Admin. Code 20.2.100, 300, 301, and 305, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program, Greenhouse Gas Cap and Trade Program, and the Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Verification Requirements, on behalf of a petition. There will be a public hearing for the reduction program on December 5, 2011, and another hearing on November 8 for the cap and trade program and reporting and verification requirements.
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed to amend Ohio Admin. Code 3745.103, Acid Rain Permits and Compliance. Changes update the rules for compliance with federal regulations and provide current dates for referenced materials. The deadline for comment is October 3, 2011. http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/phn/3745_NO_144559_20110824_0822.pdf.
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed to amend Ohio Admin. Code 3745.100, Toxic Chemical Release Reporting. Changes would bring the rules in line with federal requirements, correct minor typographical errors, fulfill the formatting requirements of the Legislative Services Commission, and add and update citation information. The deadline for comment is September 23, 2011. http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/phn/3745_NO_143999_20110816_1214.pdf.
The Department of Environmental Quality proposed to amend Okla. Admin. Code §252.100.1, 2, 8, & 31, Air Pollution Control. Changes would incorporate new carbon dioxide requirements from the U.S. EPA into the PSD program and clarify that construction permits for new and modified Part 70 sources shall be obtained under the requirements of Part 5 of 252.100.8 and not 252.100.7, Permits for Minor Facilities. There will be public hearings on October 5 and November 15, 2011, and the deadline for written comment is October 5.
The Department of Environmental Quality proposed to amend Okla. Admin. Code §252.205.3.1, Hazardous Waste Management, to incorporate changes to federal regulations by reference. The deadline for written comment is October 13, 2011, and there will be public hearings on October 13 and November 15. http://www.oar.state.ok.us/register/Volume-28_Issue-24.htm#a19979.
The Department of Environmental Quality proposed to amend Okla. Admin. Code §252.410, Radiation Management. Changes incorporate federal regulation changes by reference. In addition, the rule would revoke Subchapter 19, related to X-ray fluorescence instruments used for lead-based paint analysis, as the subchapter is now regulated under the provisions of the Atomic Energy Act. The deadline for written comment is November 8, 2011, and there will be public hearings on October 6 and November 15.
The Department of Environmental Quality proposed to amend Okla. Admin. Code §252.110.1, 5, & 15, Lead Based Paint Management. Changes would add subchapter 15, Additional Renovation, Repair, and Painting Requirements, and incorporate federal requirements by reference. The deadline for public comment is October 5, 2011. http://www.oar.state.ok.us/register/Volume-28_Issue-24.htm#a18970.
The Environmental Quality Board amended 25 Pa. Code §86.130, related to areas designated as unsuitable for mining. The rule change took effect August 27, 2011. http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol41/41-35/1457.html.