The Alabama Surface Mining Commission seeks public comment on a proposed amendment to increase civil penalties for violations of surface mining regulations pertaining to public safety and environmental protection. The hearing will be held July 7, 2008. Comments are due July 7, 2008. http://www.alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us/UpdatedMonthly/AAM-MAY-08/880-X-11D-.06.pdf..

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division, seeks public comment on a proposed amendment to further protect marine turtles and mammals. 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 Alaska Coastal Management Program issued a public notice stating that the revised Kenai Peninsula Borough coastal management plan will become effective June 22, 2008. http://notes4.state.ak.us/pn/pubnotic.nsf/1604e1912875140689256785006767f6/53bf9cabd8fd287089257458005a9887?OpenDocument..

The California State Lands Commission seeks public comment on a proposed rulemaking that specifies reporting requirements and instructions for vessels carrying ballast water into the coastal waters of the state. Comments are due July 21, 2008. http://www.oal.ca.gov/pdfs/notice/23z-2008.pdf p. 880.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control adopted a rule redefining markings for mature female lobsters. This rule brings the state into compliance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission lobster management plan. http://regulations.delaware.gov/register/june2008/final/11%20DE%20Reg%201662%2006-01-08.htm#P9_241..

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division proposed amendments to numerous provisions of the state's rules on air quality control at Chapter 391-3-1. The proposed amendments will be considered for adoption on June 25, 2008. http://www.gaepd.org/environet/1/notice_20080505.pdf..

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued a final decision on the sediment and bacteria allocations for discharges flowing into the lower Boise River. The TMDL Addendum has been submitted to the U.S. EPA for approval. http://adm.idaho.gov/adminrules/bulletin/bul/08jun.pdf p. 80.

The Idaho Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Industries, proposed to amend criteria for permits to import, possess, and breed deleterious exotic animals. The rule will also consider amendment of the state's list of deleterious exotic animals. The comment period expired June 10, 2008. http://adm.idaho.gov/adminrules/bulletin/bul/08jun.pdf p. 26.

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission is proposing a rule addressing water withdrawal contracts from water supply reservoir impoundments financed by the state. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20080604-IR-312080131PRA.xml.pdf.

The Indiana Natural Resources Commission amended a rule governing standards to control the larger pine shoot beetle. The amendment adds Switzerland County to the state's quarantine area. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20080604-IR-312070595FRA.xml.pdf.