The Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Utah Admin. Code r. 307-214, NESHAPs. The amendments will incorporate by reference several sections of 40 C.F.R. Parts 61 and 63. The hearing will be April 28, 2010. Comments are due May 3, 2010. http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/bulletin/2010/20100401/33427.htm.

The Department of Environmental Quality seeks public comment on proposed amendments to Utah Admin. Code r. 309-515-6, Ground Water - Wells. The amendments would allow other qualified individuals, besides state engineers, to become authorized to witness the grouting of wells during construction and issue well seal certifications letters. Comments are due May 3, 2010. http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/bulletin/2010/20100401/33462.htm.

The Marine Resources Commission adopted amendments to 4 Va. Admin. Code §20-380, Pertaining to Grey Trout (Weakfish). The amendments modify the landing limit for out-of-state trawl from 300 to 100 for grey trout less than 12 inches in length, establish open seasons for all gear types that harvest grey trout as time periods when there are not closed harvest periods, and establish limits for grey trout. The amendments are effective May 1, 2010.

The Department of Ecology adopted emergency amendments to Wash. Admin. Code 173-539A, Management of Exempt Groundwater Wells in Kittitas County. The amendments withdraw from appropriation all ground water in Upper Kittitas County with the exception of uses for structures for which a building permit have been granted and vested prior to July 16, 2009, and uses that are determined to be water budget neutral. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/biblio/0911021.html.

The Department of Pesticide Regulation seeks public comment on proposed amendments to Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3, §§6447, 6447.2, 6784, 6502, 6511, and 6530. The proposed action pertains to the use of methyl bromide when used to fumigate soil prior to the planting of agricultural crops and Qualified Applicator Licensing and Certification Subcategories. The hearing will be June 1, 2010. http://www.oal.ca.gov/res/docs/pdf/notice/16z-2010.pdf pp. 574-82.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency seeks public comment on proposed amendments to Ill. Admin. Code tit.35, 275, Alternate Fuels Program. The proposed amendments expand the rebate program to vehicles that operate on hydrogen and biodiesel fuels and add various new definitions. Comments are due May 31, 2010. http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/index/register/register_volume34_issue16.pdf pp. 5492-518.

The Solid Waste Management Board will hold a public hearing on listed rules that have been effective seven years, including rules required to receive or maintain delegation, primacy, or approval for implementation or operation of a program established under federal law; or rules required to begin or continue receiving federal funding for implementation or operation of a program. The hearing will be July 20, 2010. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/irtoc.htm?view=list&lsadocnum=10-229.

The Pesticide Review Board readopted 357 Ind. Admin. Code 1-11, Community-Wide Mosquito Abatement Pesticide Applicators and Technicians. The rule has been readopted without any changes. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/irtoc.htm?view=list&lsadocnum=10-194.

The Division of Soil Conservation rescinded Iowa Admin. Code rr. 13, 14, and 15, concerning the Organic Nutrient Management Program, Levee Reconstruction and Repair Program, and Soil Practices Loan Program, respectively. http://www.legis.state.ia.us/aspx/ACODOCS/DOCS/04-21-2010.Bulletin.pdf p. 2445.

The State Environmental Commission adopted amendments to NAC 445B.001, which pertains to air pollution and repeals provisions governing Clean Air Mercury Rule operating permits to construct. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2010Register/R040-10P.pdf.