The Game Commission amended 34 Pa. Const. Stat. §141.62, relating to cable restraints. http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-24/1077.html.

The Game Commission amended 34 Pa. Const. Stat. §§141.48 and 143.206, relating to elk harvesting. http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-24/1078.html.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has raised permit fees for the Title V air quality permit program. New fees go into effect June 28. http://legis.state.sd.us/rules/register/06142010.pdf p. 208.

The Department of Environment and Conservation seeks public comment on proposed changes to Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-02-10, which governs the handling of radioactive waste. The hearing will be on August 8, 2010, and the deadline for written comments is August 9. http://state.tn.us/sos/rules_filings/06-04-10.pdf.

The Department of Natural Resources proposed to significantly alter the definition of "valid existing rights" in the context of who may lawfully conduct coal mining and reclamation operations on certain land pursuant to R645-100, §200. There will be a public hearing on June 23, 2010, and the deadline for public comments is July 15. The change is expected to become effective on July 28. http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull_pdf/2010/b20100615.pdf pp. 40-43.

The Department of Natural Resources proposed to amend R645-103, §200, which determines which proposed coal mining proposals can be authorized in accordance with state and federal law. The Department also proposed changing R645-201, §300, to mandate public notification for coal exploit projects. There will be a public hearing for both proposals on June 23, 2010, and the deadline for public comments is July 15. The changes are expected to become effective on July 28.

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency proposed an added section to Wash. Rev. Code §70.94.141, which governs air pollution control authority. New sections pertain to emissions standards for gasoline dispensing facilities. There will be a public hearing on July 22, 2010. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/laws/wsr/2010/12/10-12-098.htm.

The Department of Ecology proposes to amend Wash. Admin. Code 173-350, which pertains to the handling of recyclable hazardous materials by waste facilities. Proposed changes include new exemptions for organic materials and definitions for take-back centers. The Department is also considering the repeal of 173-345, which sets the minimum standards for transporters of hazardous waste. According to the Department, changes are necessary to promote organic recycling and provide exemptions for compost.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife adopted emergency amendments to Wash. Admin. Code 232-28-619. The rules pertain to personal use fishing and are amended to conserve the populations of certain fish. The rules took effect June 5, 2010. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/laws/wsr/2010/12/10-12-001.htm. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/laws/wsr/2010/12/10-12.htm

The Department of Fish and Wildlife proposed to amend Wash. Admin. Code 232-28-299 to mandate that permit holders report all hunting activity within 10 days of the close of a season. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/documents/laws/wsr/2010/12/10-12-122.htm.