The Environmental Protection Commission seeks public comment on proposed amendments to Iowa Admin. Code ch. 61, Water Quality Standards. The proposed amendment will provide water quality certification pursuant to CWA §401 for Regional Permit 27 and the reissued Regional Permits 33 and 34. The comment period ends November 9, 2010. http://www.legis.state.ia.us/aspx/ACODOCS/DOCS/10-20-2010.Bulletin.pdf pp. 581-82.

The Environmental Protection Commission seeks public comment on proposed amendments to Iowa Admin. Code ch. 135, Technical Standards and Corrective Action Requirements for Owners and Operators of Underground Storage Tanks. Changes incorporate new state laws on the investigation and cleanup of petroleum contamination. The last day for comment is November 15, 2010. http://www.legis.state.ia.us/aspx/ACODOCS/DOCS/10-20-2010.Bulletin.pdf pp.583-86.

The Energy and Environment Cabinet proposed the new 401 Ky. Admin. Regs. 49:080, Solid waste grant funds and solid waste collector and recycler registration. Written comments will be accepted during the month of November. http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/401/049/080.htm.

The Department of Environmental Protection proposed to amend Ch. 100, Definitions Regulation - Amendments. Changes would add definitions for greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. There will be a public hearing on November 18, 2010, and the comment deadline is November 29. http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/notices/2010/102710.html.

The Department of Environmental Protection proposed to amend Ch. 425, Asbestos Management Regulations. Changes would promote the use of §risk-based§ standards to regulate asbestos more effectively in areas of greatest risk for exposure and integrate changes to standard industry practice that have evolved over the past six years. There will be a hearing on November 18, 2010, and the deadline for comments is November 29. http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/notices/2010/102710.html.

The Department of Environmental Protection proposed to adopt Ch. 882, which would designate bisphenol A as a priority chemical in children's products. The regulation would require manufacturers of childcare items and food sold in packaging containing bisphenol A to report on chemical usage and known alternatives. It would also ban the sale of food in packaging containing bisphenol starting January 1, 2012. This amendment is similar to an earlier proposed rule, but also contains the requirement that sellers conduct an alternatives assessment. The comment period ends November 17, 2010.

The Department of the Environment amended Md. Code Regs 26.11.19, which regards volatile organic compounds from specific processes. Changes affect standards for lithographic and letter press printing. http://www.dsd.state.md.us/mdregister/3722.pdf p. 1555.

The Department of Natural Resources proposed to amend Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 10, §20-8.110, Engineering- Reports, Plans, and Specifications. The amendment would update the rule to current industry practices, providing specific and clear requirements for engineering reports, facility plans, plans, and specifications. http://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/moreg/current/2010/v35n20/v35n20b.pdf pp. 1444-58.

The Department of Environmental Quality proposed to amend 119 Neb. Admin. Code §28, Permit-By-Rule for Pesticides. Rules relate to the application of pesticides near state waters, and changes would outline rules for water levels at the time of application, and require applicators to be able to identify certain species. There will be a public hearing on December 1, 2010. http://www.sos.state.ne.us/rules-and-regs/regtrack/proposals/0000000000000923.pdf.

The Department of Community Affairs amended N.J. Admin. Code §5.48, Lead Hazard Control Assistance Fund. http://www.lexisnexis.com/njoal/ 42 N.J.R. 2408(b).