The Energy and Environment Cabinet proposed new administrative regulations 401 KAR 5:012, Repeal of 401 KAR 5:040, which concerns treatment requirements for coal remining operations; and 401 KAR 5:052, Requirements Applicable to Cooling Water Intake Structures for Facilities Regulated by Section 316(b) of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1326(b). http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/title401.htm##chp005.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources proposed amendments to 301 KAR 2:082, Transportation and Holding of Exotic Wildlife; 301 KAR 2:132, Elk Depredation Permits, Landowner Cooperator Permits, and Hunts; 301 KAR 2:176, Deer Control Tags and Destruction Permits; 301 KAR 2:300, Black Bears,; and 301 KAR 4:070, Scientific and Educational Collecting Permits. http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/kar/title301.htm##chp002.

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality will hold a public hearing on the proposed adoption of LAC 33:III.535 and 537, General Conditions for Air Permits. The hearing will be held on September 25, 2008. Comments are due October 2, 2008. http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/portals/0/planning/regs/pdf/AQ286pro.pdf.

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is requesting comments on LAC 33:III.111, 2123, and 2143, draft regulations regarding new and revised Control Technology Guidelines. Comments are due September 22, 2008. http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/portals/0/planning/regs/pdf/0808POT1.pdf.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will hold a public hearing on Title 163, Chapter 004, Section 001, Wildlife Species-General Regulations. The hearing will be held on August 29, 2008. http://www.sos.ne.gov/rules-and-regs/regtrack/details.cgi?proposal_id=0000000000000635.

The State Environmental Commission will hold a hearing on Regulation 191-08, Reporting Requirements for Excess Air Emissions & Clarification of Procedures for Renewal of Permits. The hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2008. http://www.sec.nv.gov/main/hearing_092408.htm.

The State Environmental Commission will hold a hearing on Regulation R080-08, Administrative Changes to Chapter 519A, Reclamation of Land Subject to Mining Operations or Exploration Projects. The hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2008. http://www.sec.nv.gov/main/hearing_092408.htm.

The State Environmental Commission will hold a hearing on Regulation R181-08, Ground Water. The hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2008. http://www.sec.nv.gov/main/hearing_092408.htm.

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation amended 328.6(c) to allow use of a higher dosage of the pesticide rotenone to control invasive species by state and federal agencies. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/info/register/2008/aug13/pdfs/rulemaking.pdf.

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to rules governing hazardous waste management. The hearing will be held September 11, 2008. http://www.registerofohio.state.oh.us/pdfs/phn/3745_NO_54996_20080806_0819.pdf.