The Natural Resources Commission added 312 Ind. Admin. Code 11-1-4, 11-2-1.5, and 11-3-1.2 and amended 312 IAC 11-3-2, relating to public lakes and the general license to place an aerator. The new regulations take effect January 1, 2011. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20100922-IR-312090806FRA.xml.pdf.

The Public Utilities Commission proposed to amend Nev. Admin. Code §704.2-6, requiring that supply plans include a renewable energy zone transmission plan. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2010Register/R088-10P.pdf.

The Energy Commissioner amended Nev. Admin. Code §701.2-9, prescribing the standards for determining the energy efficiency of a residential property. The regulation becomes effective January 1, 2011. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2010Register/R148-10P.pdf.

The State Energy Research and Development Authority adopted amendments to N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 21, §508, adding a new Green Residential Buildings Program. The program provides tax incentives for the building of residences that achieve certain environmental goals, including energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The rule took effect on September 22, 2010. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/info/register/2010/sep22/pdfs/rules.pdf pp. 18-20.

The Department of Environmental Management adopted FY2011 Intended Use Plan for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program. The regulation takes effect October 7, 2010. http://sos.ri.gov/rules/index.php?page=details&erlid=6251.

The Department of Environmental Quality revised Chapters 2, 3, 5, 6, and 11 of air quality rules. Changes include new standards for volatile organic compounds and new ambient air quality standards. Changes took effect September 7, 2010. http://deq.state.wy.us/aqd/Miscellaneous/Rule%20Memo%20Public.pdf.

The Oil & Gas Commission amended Rule H-1: Class II Disposal and Class II Commercial Disposal Well Permit Application Procedures. The changes took effect on August 1, 2010. http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/elections_pdfs/register/Aug10Reg/178.00.10-003.pdf for the new rule. http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/elections_pdfs/register/Aug10Reg/… for the notice

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission adopted amendments to Fla. Admin. Code Ann. r. 68A-27, Rules Relating to Endangered or Threatened Species. Changes alter the definition of "take" and "management plan" and specify that the Commission determines which species remain listed. https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/View_Notice.asp?ID=9170397.

The Air Pollution Control Board added 326 Ind. Admin. Code 26-2, establishing best available retrofit technology emission limitations in order to comply with the federal regional haze rule. The rule takes effect October 29, 2010. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20100929-IR-326090498PRA.xml.pdf.

The Department of Environmental Services proposed to revise ENV-Wq 1500, which establishes the requirements for obtaining a permit for activities that alter terrain or affect runoff conditions. Changes would require an applicant to demonstrate a legal right to carry out the project and that reclamation projects be calculated for the area of disturbance since May 4, 1981, rather than in a 10-year window. There will be a public hearing on October 22, 2010, and the deadline for comments is November 1.