The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) proposed rules for the beneficial use of solid waste. The new rules would establish a process for DEQ review of proposals to use wastes beneficially as an alternative to disposal, and will authorize DEQ to issue beneficial use determinations rather than permits for appropriate uses. The hearings will be November 17, 2009. Comments are due November 24, 2009. http://www.deq.state.or.us/lq/pubs/docs/sw/BURulemakingAnnouncement091013.pdf.