The South Coast Air Quality Management District will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Rule 1156, Further Reductions of Particulate Emissions from Cement Manufacturing Facilities. Rule 1156 requires operators of cement manufacturing facilities to follow specific requirements for reducing particulate matter emissions from all operations, including materials handling and transport at the facilities. The proposed amendment would strengthen Rule 1156 while preserving the original intent of the rule. The hearing will be held November 20, 2008.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Rule 222, Filing Requirements for Specific Emission Sources Not Requiring a Written Permit Pursuant to Regulation II.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Rule 1147, Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Reductions From Miscellaneous Sources. The proposed rule would establish NOx emission limits that vary from 20 ppm to 60 ppm depending upon the type of equipment and process temperature that will be phased in over multiple years. The proposed rule will also include other requirements to demonstrate compliance. The hearing will be held December 5, 2008.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Rule 1469, Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Chromium Electroplating and Chromic Acid Anodizing Operations. The amendments would incorporate more stringent requirements of the state Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for Chromium Plating and Chromic Acid Anodizing Facilities. ATCM requirements include compliance with lower emission limits for some operators, more stringent housekeeping requirements, and the isolation of new facilities from sensitive receptors.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Rule 1144, Lubricants, Metal Working Fluids and Rust Inhibitors. The proposed rule will also prohibit the sale of lubricants, metal working fluids, and rust inhibitors unless they meet applicable volatile organic compound (VOC) limits, require containers to display the VOC content as supplied and after recommended dilution, and provide exemptions for certain applications where deemed appropriate. The hearing will be January 9, 2009.

The State Water Resources Control Board will hold several public hearings on proposed amendments to CCR Title 27 Division 5, On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS) Regulation.

The Air Quality Control Commission adopted amendments to 5 CCR 1001-8, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources. The amendments adopt by reference regulations promulgated by U.S. EPA found in Part 60, Chapter I, Title 40, of the Code of Federal Regulations. http://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/Upload//AGORequest//AdoptedRules02008-00729.RTF.

The Air Quality Control Commission adopted amendments to 5 CCR 1001-13, Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program. The amendments require all non-diesel fueled motor vehicles that are registered in the air program area or are owned or operated by a non-resident who meets the requirements of Section, 42-4-310(1)(c)(I), C.R.S., to be subject to an exhaust and evaporative emissions, smoke opacity, and emissions control equipment inspection as a prerequisite to initial or renewed vehicle registration.

The Water Quality Control Commission adopted amendments to 5 CCR 1003-1, Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations. The amendments, which adopt U.S. EPA suggestions, require an original signature on all documents submitted to the Division--both paper documents and information received electronically over the Internet. http://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/Upload//AGORequest//AdoptedRules02008-00751.RTF.

The Department of Public Health and the Environment will hold a rulemaking hearing on proposed amendments to 5 CCR 1002-21, Procedural Rules. The amendments would require drinking water penalty appeals to be heard by the Water Quality Control Commission, not the Board of Health. The hearing will be held February 9, 2009. http://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/DisplayHearingDetails.do?trackingNumber=2008-01108.