The Department of Environmental Services proposed to amend Env-Wm 1404.17(e)-(i), Applicability of Stage II Vapor Recovery Requirements. Changes would eliminate requirements to install Stage II controls on certain gasoline dispensing equipment starting January 1, 2012, and require facilities to decommission Stage II equipment by December 22, 2015. There will be a public hearing October 7, 2011, and the deadline for public comment is October 17.
The Environment and Conservation Agency amended Tenn. Admin. Code §1200.03.16, New Source Performance Standards. Changes relate to the reporting of monitored emissions, coal preparation plants, and nonmetallic mineral processing plants, and incorporate federal code changes by reference. The amendment takes effect November 27, 2011. See http://www.tn.gov/sos/rules_filings/08-43-11.pdf.
The Air Pollution Control Board amended Tenn. Admin. Code §12.03.09, Construction and Operating Permits. Changes alter the requirements for a major source operating permit so that the greenhouse gas provisions no longer apply if the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit or the U.S. Supreme Court determines that greenhouse gases should not be subject to regulation. The amendment takes effect November 27, 2011. See http://www.tn.gov/sos/rules_filings/08-44-11.pdf.
The Environment and Conservation Agency amended Tenn. Admin. Code §§1200.02.04, General Provisions, and 1200.02.10, Licensing and Registration, pertaining to radioactive material. Changes amend definitions, revise transportation requirements to be consistent with those of the International Atomic Energy Agency Standards, add recordkeeping requirements for decommissioning a facility, and alter baseline dates for registered inspections. See http://www.tn.gov/sos/rules_filings/09-04-11.pdf.
The Department of Environmental Quality proposed to amend Or. Admin. Code 340.215, Greenhouse gas reporting requirements, fees and program updates. The rules were initially filed as part of administrative order DEQ 12-2010 and were re-filed on request of legislative counsel. The rules were certified to be effective July 21, 2011. See http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/doc/rules/bulletin/September2011_Bulletin.pdf (pp. 49-55).
The Environmental Quality Board amended 25 Pa. Code Chs. 121 and 127, relating to general provisions and construction, modification, reactivation, and operation of sources. Changes add PM2.5 as a regulated new source review pollutant. The amendments took effect September 3, 2011. See http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol41/41-36/1502.html.
The State Environmental Commission proposed to amend Nev. Admin. Code 459.9921 to 459.999, establishing an operator training component for USTs. The proposed effective date is August 12, 2011. See http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2011Register/R052-11I.pdf.
SIP Approval: Illinois/Indiana/Michigan/Minnesota/ Ohio/Wisconsin (1997 eight-hour ozone and fine PM NAAQS).
The Environmental Commission amended Nev. Admin. Code ch. 701 §§2-11, related to energy conservation. Changes adopt certain documents by reference, and repeal certain provisions of the Model Energy Code. The entire regulation will take effect July 1, 2012. See http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2011Register/R024-11P.pdf.
The State Environmental Commission proposed to amend Nev. Admin. Code 445B.3457. Changes revise the application and public comment procedure for Class II operating permits. See http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2011Register/R006-11RP1.pdf.