The Nevada Energy Commission proposed amendments to Nev. Admin. Code §701A, pertaining to provisions for energy-related tax incentives. Changes prescribe the process by which organizations or individuals may apply for a tax abatement and provide for a government hearing for applications. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2010Register/R094-10P.pdf for the draft of amendments.

The Department of Environmental Conservation proposes to amend NYCRR tit. 6 part 212, which pertains to nitrogen oxide emission reduction practices and potential controls for hot mix asphalt production plants. Among other changes, the amendment would require the owner or operator of a hot mix asphalt production plant to perform an annual tune up on the dryer burner and submit to the Department a plan to reduce the moisture content of the stockpiles. The comment period ends July 16, 2010.

The Department of Environmental Conservation has proposed changes to NYCRR tit. 6 parts 200 and 228, which pertain to volatile organic compounds. Amendments are designed to reduce the eight hour ozone levels for New York's designated nonattainment areas by limiting the use of volatile organic compounds from commercial and industrial adhesives, sealants and primers. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/info/register/2010/jun16/pdfs/rules.pdf pp. 10-15.

The Department of Environmental Conservation proposes to amend N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 6, §§1.30 and 6.3, which pertain to deer management assistance permits and the use of "pelt seals" for beaver. Hunters with assistance permits would be required to attach identification tags to deer carcasses, and only the taker of beaver would be allowed to possess the pelt or carcass. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/info/register/2010/jun16/pdfs/rules.pdf pp. 3-5.

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has proposed changes to 2 N.C. Admin. Code §34.0102 regarding the classification of termite pesticides. The comment period ends August 16, 2010. http://www.ncoah.com/rules/register/Volume24Issue24June152010.pdf pp. 2156-59.

The Environmental Management Commission has proposed changes to 15A N.C. Admin. Code §02T.1310-.1311, which would remove fecal coliform and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) from the list of parameters to be sampled as part of the animal operations monitoring standards of the Aquifer Protection section of water quality code. The comment period ends August 16, 2010, and the amendment has a proposed effective date of January 1, 2011. http://www.ncoah.com/rules/register/Volume24Issue24June152010.pdf pp. 2238-41.

The Grand River Dam Authority adopted changes to Okla. Admin. Code tit. 300, §§20-1-1 through 20-1-16, which governs the Grand River Dam Authority's Purchasing Unit. It now grants the general manager authority to approve change orders to contracts provided the total amount of the cumulative change orders does not exceed $50,000 and is reported to the Board of Directors at the next regularly scheduled meeting. The amendments take effect June 25, 2010.

The Game Commission amended 34 Pa. Const. Stat. §135.1 to authorize the Executive Director to bid on real estate, oil, gas, or mineral rights at auction or tax sales. http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-24/1073.html.

The Game Commission amended 34 Pa. Const. Stat. §143.45 to authorize county treasurers begin selling antlerless licenses over-the-counter on the first Monday in October. http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-24/1079.html.

The Game Commission amended 34 Pa. Const. Stat. §141.4 to extend open hunting hours in the Spring gobbler season. http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-24/1075.html.