The Department of Environmental Management proposed amendments to regulations governing petroleum liquids marketing and storage. The amendments would remove outdated Stage I and Stage II vapor recovery system requirements and update definitions and terms related to Stage I vapor controls for clarification. Comments are due December 22, 2023. See https://rules.sos.ri.gov/Promulgations/part/250-120-05-11.
The Water Resources Board proposed to adopt new rules governing procedures for administrative hearings. The rules would prescribe procedures and requirements for the Board to review, and if required, issue decisions and orders from appeals related to the denial of water supply extensions by water suppliers. Comments are due December 22, 2023. See https://rules.sos.ri.gov/Promulgations/part/490-00-00-9.
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed amendments to regulations governing primary drinking water standards as part of a five-year review. The amendments would revise the monitoring requirement for disinfectant residuals. A hearing will be held January 8, 2024. Comments are due the same date. See https://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/hearings/hearingsSearch/results/838253/346711.
The Department of Natural Resources proposed amendments to regulations concerning the Technical Advisory Council and horizontal well site construction. A hearing will be held January 4, 2024. Comments are due the same date. See https://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/hearings/hearingsSearch/results/838189/346717.
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed amendments to regulations governing adjudications as part of a five-year review. A hearing will be held January 8, 2024. Comments are due the same date. See https://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/hearings/hearingsSearch/results/838257/346715.
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed amendments to regulations governing beneficial use as part of a five-year review. The amendments would expand the eligibility for beneficial use authorization to include additional solid waste, industrial waste, or other waste materials. A hearing will be held January 5, 2024. Comments are due the same date. See https://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/hearings/hearingsSearch/results/837824/346587.
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed amendments to regulations governing municipal solid waste landfill operations as part of a five-year review. A hearing will be held January 5, 2024. Comments are due the same date. See https://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/hearings/hearingsSearch/results/837823/346586.
The Department of Environmental Protection announced the availability of a new general permit for indoors fumigation operations of cocoa bean products at minor air facilities.
The Department of Environmental Services proposed amendments to regulations governing decisions in adjudicative proceedings. The amendments would clarify procedures for conducting adjudicative hearings, specifically related to decisions in administrative fine proceedings, the burden of proof, and the criteria for adjusting proposed administrative fines. A hearing will be held December 11, 2023. Comments are due December 18, 2023.