The Department for Environmental Protections proposed amendments to Chapter 9, Water Quality Certification, and Chapter 10, Water Quality Standards, including 401 KAR 9:010, Section 401 Individual Water Quality Certification; 401 KAR 9:020, Section 401 Water Quality Certification Fees; 401 KAR 10:001, Definitions for 401 KAR Chapter 10; 401 KAR 10:026, Designation of Uses of Surface Waters; 401 KAR 10:029, General Provisions; 401 KAR 10:030, Antidegradation Policy Implementation Methodology; and 401 KAR 10:031, Surface Water Standards.

The Department for Environmental Protection proposed amendments to Chapter 11, Certified Operators of Wastewater Treatment Facilities, including 401 KAR 11:001, Definitions for 401 KAR Chapter 11; 401 KAR 11:010, Board of Certification; 401 KAR 11:020, Standards of Professional Conduct for Certified Operators; 401 KAR 11:030, Wastewater Treatment and Collection Operators-Classification and Qualification; 401 KAR 11:050, Operator Certification; and 401 KAR 11:060reg, Certification Fees.

The Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing on proposed adoption of air regulations LAC 33:III.535 and 537, General Conditions for Air Permits. The hearing will be September 25, 2008. http://www.doa.la.gov/osr/reg/0808/0808.doc pp. 1653-1657.

The Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to LAC 33:III.2132, Stage II Vapor Recovery. The proposed rule would provide an exemption from Stage II vapor recovery requirements for dispensers used exclusively for the initial fueling and/or refueling of vehicles equipped with onboard refueling vapor recovery equipment. The hearing will be held September 25, 2008. http://www.doa.la.gov/osr/reg/0808/0808.doc p.1677.

The Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to LAC 33:XV.455, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, 1515, 1516, 1517, 1518, 1519, 1520, and 1599, Radiation Protection Regulations. These changes will bring Louisiana regulations in line with IAEA Transportation Safety Standards. The hearing will be held September 25, 2008. http://www.doa.la.gov/osr/reg/0808/0808.doc pp. 1657-1670.

The Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to LAC 33:I.2701, 2703, 2705, 2707, 2709, 2711, 2713, 2715, 2717, 2719, and 2721, Mercury Risk Reduction. These rule create a comprehensive system for control of mercury-containing products. The hearing will be held September 25, 2008. http://www.doa.la.gov/osr/reg/0808/0808.doc pp. 1670-1676.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection proposed an amendment to Chapter 310, Wetlands and Waterbodies Protection, Section 5(A), rule 2008-P221. The proposed amendment is an "avoidance" standard that would provide in part that "No activity shall be permitted if there is a practicable alternative to the project that would be less damaging to the environment" and require an analysis of alternatives to show that no practicable alternative exists. Additional language in subsection 5(A) addresses wetlands of special significance.

The Department of Environmental Protection will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to 310 CMR 7.02, Plan Approval and Emission Limitations; and 310 CMR 7.03, Plan Approval Exemption: Construction Requirements.

The Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division, will hold a public hearing on various additions and amendments to rules governing mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants. The hearing will be held October 2, 2008. Comments are due October 17, 2008. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dleg/MR15_090108_246793_7.pdf pp. 15-48.

The Board of Environmental Review will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to ARM 17.8.102, 17.8.301, 17.8.901, 17.8.1007, 17.8.1201, 17.8.1206, and 17.8.1212 pertaining to incorporation by reference of current federal regulations and other materials into air quality rules and ARM 17.8.505 and 17.8.514 pertaining to air quality operation fees and open burning fees. The hearing will be held September 17, 2008. Comments are due September 25, 2008. http://sos.mt.gov/arm/Register/archives/MAR2008/MAR16-08.pdf pp.