The Fish and Game Commission intends to amend Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14, §§502 and 507, which pertain to waterfowl hunting. There will be a public hearing on August 5, 2010, and written comments must be received by August 2. http://www.oal.ca.gov/res/docs/pdf/notice/25z-2010.pdf pp. 948-51.

The Department of Public Health and Environment proposed to amend 5 Colo. Code Regs. §1001-13, pertaining to the motor vehicle emissions inspection program. Changes would add nitrogen oxides tailpipe emission limits to the selection criteria used in the Clean Screen Program.

The Department of Environmental Protection seeks public comment on a proposal to amend Conn. Gen. Stat. §22a-449(d)-1, -101, -102, and -108. Changes relate to new federal guidelines under the Energy Policy Act that mandate state requirements for secondary containment for USTs. In addition, the department proposes further revisions to protect state drinking water. There will be a public hearing on July 28, 2010, at which point the comment period closes. http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2586&Q=461976.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control seeks public comment on proposed changes to 7 Del. Code Regs. §7201.9.5, which regards NPDES permits for concentrated animal feeding operations. There will be a hearing on July 21, 2010, and the comment period ends July 31, 2010. http://regulations.delaware.gov/register/july2010/proposed/14%20DE%20Reg%2019%2007-01-10.htm#P40_3507.

The Environmental Protection Department proposed amendments to Chapter 391-3-6, Rules and Regulations for Water Quality Control. Changes reduce monitoring frequencies, add requirements for including best management practices compliance information in monitoring reports, and update requirements for notification. There will be a public hearing on July 19, 2010, and the comment period closes on July 23. http://www.gaepd.org/environet/6/notice201006.pdf.

The Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund Council of Illinois proposed changes to 35 Ill. Admin. Code tit. 1500, §§30, 55 and 60, regarding the Drycleaner Environmental Response Trust Fund. Changes affect those who sell drycleaning solvents to those who fail to pay taxes into the fund. http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/index/register/register_volume34_issue25.pdf pp.7989-8004.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency proposed changes to 35 Ill. Admin. Code §365, which pertains to the procedure for issuing loans from the Water Pollution Control Loan Program, and 35 Ill. Adm. Code §662, which pertains to the Public Water Supply Loan Program. Changes will amend the interest rate charged for loans, allow principal forgiveness, streamline the loan application process, and add provisions to address green infrastructure projects in accordance with the Agency's Capitalization Grant Agreement with U.S. EPA.

The Air Pollution Control Board proposes the adoption of a new 326 Ind. Admin. Code §8-15, which would concern emissions of volatile organic compounds from consumer and commercial products. The hearing will be September 1, 2010. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20100630-IR-326070351PHA.xml.html.

The Air Pollution Control Board will hold a public hearing on amendments concerning miscellaneous metal and plastic surface coating operations in 326 Ind. Admin. Code §§8-2-1 and 8-2-1-9. The hearing will be on September 1, 2010. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20100630-IR-326100413PHA.xml.html.

The Pesticide Review Board will hold a public meeting regarding a proposed addition to 357 Ind. Admin. Code §1-16, regarding the use and storage of pesticides in schools. The hearing will be on September 1, 2010. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20100630-IR-357100336PHA.xml.html.