The Louisiana Office of Conservation amended LAC 43:VI. Chapters 1-7, Ground Water Management. The amendments are intended to revise the regulations to correspond with recent amendments to the Ground Water Resources Management Law and to provide greater clarity to the regulated community and the public concerning the Office of Conservation's administration of that law. http://www.doa.la.gov/osr/reg/0902/0902.pdf pp. 249-252.

The Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to LAC 33:IX.2501, 2505, 2515, 2703, 2903, 2905, and 4903, Water Quality Regulations, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO). The changes require submittal of a nutrient management plan (NMP) for manure as part of a CAFO's permit application; require review of the NMP by the permitting authority and incorporation of its terms as enforceable terms of the permit; and require that the proposed NMP and permit be available for public review and comment before becoming final.

The Department of Natural Resources rescinded 10 CSR 10-5.430, Control of Emissions From the Surface Coating of Chrome-Plated and Resist Plastic Parts. http://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/moreg/current/2009/v34n4/v34n4b.pdf p. 312.

The Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to ARM Title 17 Chapter 50, pertaining to the licensing and operation of solid waste landfill facilities. The hearing will be April 3, 2009. http://deq.mt.gov/dir/legal/Notices/17-284pro.pdf.

The Department of Environmental Protection readopted N.J.A.C. 7:1J, Processing of Damage Claims Pursuant to the Spill Compensation and Control Act. These rules establish the procedures concerning the processing of all claims under the Act for damages resulting from the discharge of a hazardous substance or a threatened hazardous substance. http://www.nj.gov/dep/rules/adoptions/adopt_090302a.pdf.

The Department of Environmental Conservation adopted amendments to Title 6 NYCRR Parts 200, 201, and 231, Requirements for Proposed New Major Facilities and Major Modifications to Existing Facilities. The Part 200 amendments will add a definition for "routine maintenance, repair, or Replacement" (RMRR), codifying current Department practice of reviewing RMRR activities on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the nature and extent of the activity and its frequency and cost.

The Coastal Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to 15A NCAC 07B .0901; 07H .0309, pertaining to coastal management. The rulemaking would clarify the administrative rule governing Coastal Area Management Act Land Use Plan Amendments and make changes to the administrative rules governing development exceptions in the ocean hazard areas and wetlands under its jurisdiction. The hearing will be April 29, 2009.

The Department of Environmental Conservation will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to 18 AAC 50.410, Air Emissions User Fees. The amendments would extend the date through which the current emission fee rates apply to stationary sources permitted under AS 46.14. The hearing will be April 2, 2009. Comments are due April 6, 2009. http://notes4.state.ak.us/pn/pubnotic.nsf/cc52605f7c156e7a8925672a0060a91b/b936ebe37641801f8925756a0076d300?OpenDocument.

The Department of Water Resources released Guidance Document for Large Municipal Providers Entering the Modified Non-Per Capita Conservation Program. Copies are available at $0.25 per page. http://www.azsos.gov/public_services/Register/2009/9/policy.pdf.

The Pollution Control and Ecology Commission adopted amendments to Rule 18, Arkansas Air Code; Rule 19, SIP for Air Pollution Control; and Rule 26, Arkansas Operating Air Permit Program. http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/elections_pdfs/register/2009/01-2009/014.00.08-004.pdf.