The Department of Fish and Wildlife adopted amendments to regulations governing hydraulic project approval permits. The amendments incorporate standards for the containment of foam flotation from SHB 1085 and remove erroneous language regarding plastic "wrap." See https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/law/wsr/2024/12/24-12-003.htm.
The Pollution Liability Insurance Agency proposed to adopt a new rule establishing the state financial assurance program for owners and operators of petroleum USTs. The rule would establish criteria and procedures for the payment of costs from the program to remediate contamination caused by releases from petroleum USTs in addition to program eligibility and coverage limits for owners and operators of commercial petroleum UST systems seeking an alternative financial responsibility mechanism. Hearings will be held July 10, 12, and 17, 2024. Comments are due July 19, 2024.
The Department of Natural Resources proposed amendments to regulations governing geologic resources fees. The amendments would increase the geologic resources fees for surface mining activities pursuant to Mo. Rev. Stat. §256.700. A hearing will be held July 19, 2024. Comments are due July 17, 2024. See https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/AdRules/moreg/2024/v49n12June17/v49n12.pdf (pp. 884-86).
The Department of Energy and Natural Resources proposed amendments to regulations governing pipeline safety. The amendments would modify carbon dioxide rules and codify federal regulations related to carbon dioxide transmission facilities. Comments are due July 21, 2024. See https://www.doa.la.gov/media/dvsdffgp/2406.pdf (pp. 837-58).
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services proposed amendments to regulations governing best management practices for Florida sod. The amendments would adopt by reference the updated 2024 edition of the Water Quality/Quantity Best Management Practices for Florida Sod manual, remove duplicative language, clarify the intent of the best management practices program enrollment and checklist requirements, and outline terms for equivalent program enrollments. Comments are due July 10, 2024.
The Department of Natural Resources adopted amendments to regulations governing the carbon offset program. The amendments add a new chapter on carbon offset projects on state land, addressing project identification, feasibility evaluation, land use planning, best interest finding, and application, registration, and management of projects. See https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=215806.
EPA proposed amendments to several new source performance standards and NESHAPs under the CAA; the amendments would remove the affirmative defense provisions associated with violation of emission standards due to malfunctions.
SIP Proposal: Indiana (revision to monitoring and compliance requirements for certain process heater stacks at Safety-Kleen Oil Recovery Company in Lake County).
SIP Proposal: Idaho (miscellaneous changes).
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration amended the Hazardous Materials Regulations to require railroads that carry hazardous materials to generate in electronic form, maintain, and provide to first responders, emergency response officials, and law enforcement personnel, certain information regarding hazardous materials in rail transportation to enhance emergency response and investigative efforts.