The Department of Environmental Protection proposed to repeal Ch. 107, Sulfur Dioxide Emission Standards for Sulfite Pulp Mills. The Department proposed the repeal as the last facility covered under the rule is no longer operating, and the process will not be used in the future. The deadline for comment is August 5, 2011. http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/notices/2011/070611.html.
The Department of Environmental Protection proposed to repeal Ch. 122, Chlorine and Chlorine Dioxide Emission Standard. The Department proposed the repeal of the rule, which establishes an emission limit for bleach plants of pulp and paper mills, as federal rules are more comprehensive. The deadline for comment is August 5, 2011. http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/notices/2011/070611.html.
The Department of Environmental Protection proposed to repeal Ch. 135, Hexavalent Chromium Particulate Emission Standard. The Department proposed the repeal of the rule, which establishes a limitation on the amount of hexavalent chromium allowed to be emitted from any potential source of hexavalent chromium, as federal rules are more comprehensive. The deadline for comment is August 5, 2011. http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/notices/2011/070611.html.
The Land Use Regulation Commission adopted changes to Ch. 10, Land Use Districts and Standards. The revisions make the rules more consistent with National Flood Insurance Program federal rules. In addition, the rule change implements the provisions of An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Governor§s Ocean Energy Task Force, which include rules to list offshore wind power projects and community-based offshore wind energy projects as uses requiring a permit in all subdistricts, and amendments to the review criteria that apply to community-based offshore wind energy projects.
The Department of Environmental Protection amended Ch. 305, Permit by Rule Standards: Section 16, Activities in Coastal Sand Dunes. Changes allow several new activities in coastal sand dunes, such as open and cobble-trapping fences. The change took effect June 30, 2011. http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/notices/2011/070611.html.
The Department of Natural Resources amended Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit.10, §§6.020, 6.060, 6.065, 6.200, 6.300, Air Quality Standards, Definitions, Sampling and Reference Methods and Air Pollution Control Regulations for the Entire State of Missouri. Changes alter definitions and common reference tables; construction permit requirements; operating permits; hospital, medical, and infectious waste incinerators; and the Conformity of General Federal Actions to State Implementation Plans section.
The Game and Parks Commission proposed to amend 163 Neb. Admin. Code §004.004, Protection, Conservation and Management of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife Species. Changes amend the list of endangered species and add that incidental taking is allowed. There will be a public hearing July 29, 2011. http://www.sos.state.ne.us/rules-and-regs/regtrack/proposals/0000000000000995.pdf.
The Game and Parks Commission proposed to amend 163 Neb. Admin. Code §004.012, Threatened and Endangered Species Consultation. Changes add rules on incidental takings, add rules on conditions that "may affect" listed species, and add rules for projects which require both a federal and state consultation. There will be a public hearing July 29, 2011. http://www.sos.state.ne.us/rules-and-regs/regtrack/proposals/0000000000000997.pdf.
The State Environmental Commission proposed to amend Nev. Admin. Code 445B, relating to the Class VI Operating Permit program. Changes alter the definition of Class VI source, add area source categories, and alter other requirements of the section. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2011Register/R014-11I.pdf.
The Department of Environmental Services proposed to amend Env-A 1500, readopting requirements for federal conformity determinations. There will be a public hearing July 26, 2011, and the deadline for public comment is August 5. http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/register/2011/july-1-11.pdf pp. 1-3.