The California Air Resources Board released and will hold a board hearing on the proposed AB 32 Scoping Plan. The AB 32 Scoping Plan contains the main strategies California will use to reduce the greenhouse gases (GHG) that cause climate change. The Scoping Plan has a range of GHG reduction actions which include direct regulations, alternative compliance mechanisms, monetary and non-monetary incentives, voluntary actions, and market-based mechanisms such as a cap-and-trade system. The hearing will be December 11, 2008.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) will hold a public hearing on proposed adoption of Rules 2700, General, and 2701, SoCal Climate Solutions Exchange. The rules would develop a program for voluntary, high-quality, certified greenhouse gas emission reductions in the District. The District Governing Board, with concurrence from the California Air Resources Board, would pre-approve program protocols, and AQMD staff would verify reductions. The hearing will be held November 7, 2008.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality adopted revisions to Chapter 116, Control of Air Pollution by Permits for New Construction or Modification, §116.315, Permit Renewal Submittal. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/sos/adopted/30.ENVIRONMENTAL%20QUALITY.html#219.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted amendments to §57.112 and §57.113, concerning Harmful or Potentially Harmful Fish, Shellfish, and Aquatic Plants, without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 22, 2008, issue of the Texas Register (33 TexReg 1492). http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/sos/adopted/31.NATURAL%20RESOURCES%20AND%20CONSERVATION.html#238.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality adopted amendments to §§305.43, 305.62, and 305.70 with changes to the proposed text as published in the November 30, 2007, issue of the Texas Register.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality adopted amendments to §§330.57 and 330.59. This rulemaking adds signage requirements for new municipal solid waste (MSW) permits and major amendments, and increases the distance that mailed notice is provided for certain actions relating to MSW permits and registrations. http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/sos/adopted/30.ENVIRONMENTAL%20QUALITY.html#230.

The State Water Control Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to 9VAC25-720, Water Quality Management Planning Regulation. The hearing will be held June 26, 2008. Comments are due June 25, 2008. http://legis.state.va.us/codecomm/register/vol24/iss19/v24i19.pdf pp. 2763-2777.

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection cancelled the public hearing on a proposed revision to the SIP to attain and maintain the NAAQS for ozone and very fine particulate matter. http://www.wvsos.com/adlaw/register/historical/2008/052308.pdf.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division, seeks public comment on proposed rulemaking relating to the taking of reef fish in the exclusive economic zone, pursuant to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act. The hearing will be held July 7, 2008. Comments are due July 7, 2008. http://www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us/UpdatedMonthly/AAM-MAY-08/220-3.pdf.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division, adopted an emergency rule further regulating shark fishing methods. http://www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us/UpdatedMonthly/AAM-MAY-08/EMERRULES.pdf..