The Board of Environmental Review proposed to amend Mont. Admin. R. 17.30.201 and 17.30.1341, pertaining to permit application, degradation authorization, and annual permit fees and general permits. Among other changes, the amendments would raise new pesticide permit fees. There will be a public hearing on January 12, 2011. http://sos.mt.gov/arm/Register/archives/MAR2010/MAR10-24.pdf pp. 2870-77.

The State Environmental Commission amended Nev. Admin. Code §445B.210. Changes revise the definition of §stationary source,§ amend certain provisions relating to environmental evaluations, and alter certain provisions concerning the measurement of maximum heat input for the purpose of determining the effects of a Class I source on the quality of ambient air. Changes took effect December 16, 2010. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2010Register/R126-10A.pdf.

The Energy Commissioner amended Nev. Admin. Code §701.250, relating to energy efficiency. Changes prescribe the standards for evaluating the energy consumption of residential property, adding a number of definitions. http://www.leg.state.nv.us/register/2010Register/R148-10A.pdf.

The Environmental Improvement Board amended N.M. Code R. §20.2.300, Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and §20.2.301, Greenhouse Gas Reporting--Verification Requirements. Changes alter the air permitting program to reflect EPA regulation changes. http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/nmregister/xxi/xxi23/20.2.300new.pdf. http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/nmregister/xxi/xxi23/20.2.301new.htm

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed rule updates to Ohio Admin. Code Chapter 3745-18, Sulfur Dioxide, as part of the five-year review. Among other changes, the amendments would remove emission limits from the rules throughout this chapter for air pollution sources that are located at facilities that have been completely and permanently shut down for greater than five years. There will be a public hearing on January 7, 2011.

The Department of Environmental Quality proposed to amend Okla. Admin. Code §252.100, Air Pollution Control, to incorporate EPA's new greenhouse gas rules. The state rules will not be more stringent than federal rules. In addition, the amendments will alter the department's fee structure to charge a different rate for emitters of hazardous air pollutants, lead, and lead compounds. There will be a public hearing on January 19, 2011, and on February 25.

The Department of Environmental Quality proposed to amend Okla. Admin. Code §252.110, Lead-Based Paint Management, to add a new Subchapter 15, Additional Renovation, Repair, and Painting Requirements. The proposed rule would establish state requirements for contractors who perform renovation, repair, and painting projects in homes, child-care facilities, and schools built before 1978. There will be a public hearing on January 19 and February 25, 2011.

The Environmental Quality Board amended 25 Pa. Code Chs. 287, 290 and 299, Beneficial Use of Coal Ash. Changes include altered definitions, clarification that coal ash may not be mixed with other types of waste, and clarification of what does not meet beneficial use. Rules took effect December 11, 2010. http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-50/2359.html.

The Environmental Quality Board amended Chapters 121 and 129, Flat Wood Paneling Surface Coating Processes. The amendments limit emissions of volatile organic compounds from the use and application of coatings and cleaning materials in flat wood paneling surface coating processes. The rule took effect December 18, 2010. http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-51/2401.html.

The Environmental Quality Board amended Chapter 109, relating to drinking water. The amendments incorporate provisions of the Federal Lead and Copper Rule to provide for increased protection against exposure to lead in public water systems. The rule took effect December 18, 2010. http://www.pabulletin.com/secure/data/vol40/40-51/2400.html.