The Department of Environmental Protection adopted the new regulation N.J. Admin. Code §7:27-9.2, pertaining to sulfur in fuels. The regulation, which applies to all liquid fuel oil, is intended to reduce the amount of sulfur oxides, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and other pollutants released into the ambient air from the combustion of fuel oil. The rule has an effective date of September 20, 2010, and an operative date of October 25. http://www.lexisnexis.com/njoal/ 42 N.J.R. 2244a.

The Environmental Improvement Board proposed to amend N.M. Admin. Code §20.2.70 and 74, pertaining to PSD permits. New rules would incorporate U.S. EPA's new tailoring rule. Notices of intent to testify must be presented no later than October 8, 2010. http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/nmregister/xxi/xxi18/AirQualnotice.htm.

The Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department proposed to amend N.M. Admin. Code §3.13.20. The rule pertains to land conservation incentives tax credits for donations of land or interests in land to public or private land conservation agencies for conservation purposes. There will be a public hearing on November 3, 2010, which is the deadline for comments. http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/nmregister/xxi/xxi18/Energynotice.htm.

The Environmental Commission adopted by reference a number of hazardous waste regulations found in Nev. Admin. Code § 444. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2010Register/R100-10RP2.pdf.

The Environmental Quality Board amended 25 Pa. Code Chs. 121, 123, and 139. Changes would lower the allowable sulfur content of commercial fuel oil for use in combustion units and set recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Rules went into effect on September 25, 2010. http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-39/1834.html.

The Wildlife Resources Agency adopted a new Tenn. Admin. Code §1660-02-03, outlining the rules by which businesses, individuals, and the government address the issue of abandoned vessels. The rules take effect December 19, 2010. http://state.tn.us/sos/rules_filings/09-20-10.pdf.

The Department of Environmental Management adopted changes to Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-6-4, System for Determining State Revolving Fund Loan Priority of Publicly Owned Treatment Works Projects. The rule was replaced with Chapter 335-11, Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program. The change was filed August 31, 2010. http://www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us/UpdatedMonthly/AAM-SEPT-10/CERTIFIEDRULES.pdf.

The Department of Environmental Management proposed to adopt the new Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-5.23, New Groundwater Facilities. The rule would address physical requirements for new groundwater facilities. The comment period ends November 4, 2010. http://www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us/UpdatedMonthly/AAM-SEPT-10/335-7-5.pdf.

The Air Resources Board proposed to amend Calif. Code Regs. tit. 13, §3.9.8.2477, affecting the in-use performance standards of diesel-powered transport refrigeration units. There will be a public hearing on November 18, 2010. http://www.oal.ca.gov/res/docs/pdf/notice/40z-2010.pdf pp. 1579-84.

The Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Response proposed to amend Calif. Code Regs. tit. 14, §§ 790, 815, 816, 817, 818, 825 826, and 827. Changes would alter existing regulations regarding oil spill contingency plans to remove requirements for a post-spill review, add requirements to identify and revoke obsolete plans, and alter the tank vessel/nontank vessel requirements to make them more consistent, in addition to other changes. http://www.oal.ca.gov/res/docs/pdf/notice/40z-2010.pdf pp. 1584-86.