The Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources adopted amendments requiring a commercial license holder to tag all striped bass caught for commercial sale. http://www.dsd.state.md.us/mdregister/3516/index.htm#Striped_Bass_18.

The Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources proposed seven new harvest reserve areas in order to restore reserved oyster bars, contribute to the health of the Chesapeake Bay, and maintain the oyster industry. http://www.dsd.state.md.us/mdregister/3516/index.htm#Oysters_41.

The Missouri Air Conservation Commission amended 10 CSR 10-6.020, which lists hazardous air pollutants, and 10 CSR 10-6.220, which restricts emissions of visible pollutants, as originally proposed on March 17, 2008. http://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/moreg/current/2008/v33n15/v33n15c.pdf pp. 1490-1503.

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services proposed modifications to rules governing asbestos-removal licensing, fees, and certification. Written comments are due September 12, 2008. A public hearing is scheduled September 2, 2008. http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/august-1-08.pdf.

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services proposed an amendment to the procedures for nominating rivers for the Rivers Management and Protection Program. A public hearing will be held on August 25, 2008. Written comments are due September 5, 2008. http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/august-1-08.pdf.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection proposed new rules that will implement New Jersey§s previous SIP commitment in relation to nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compound emissions, control techniques, and industry practices. A public hearing is scheduled for September 26, 2008. Written comments may be submitted by October 3, 2008. http://www.nj.gov/dep/rules/notices/080408a.html.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection proposed to amend the Coastal Permit Program rules to add a new permit-by-rule for all construction and/or installation of boat wash wastewater systems at marinas, boatyards, and boat sales facilities. A public hearing is scheduled for September 11, 2008. Written comments may be submitted by October 3, 2008. http://www.nj.gov/dep/rules/notices/080408b.html.

The New Mexico Environment Improvement Board proposed a new rule to Air Quality Control Regulations 20.2.90 that implements a "field citation" program to address minor violations of air quality regulations, including open burning, smoke management, and minor violations of permitted sources. The field citation program will be used as an alternative to conventional enforcement methods for minor violations. The Board will hold a public hearing October 6, 2008.

The Department of Environmental Conservation adopted a rule on the recreational harvest and possession of summer flounder and scup, designed to ensure that the recreational harvest remains in compliance with existing fisheries management plans. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/info/register/2008/jul23/toc.htm.

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will hold public hearings on August 26 and 27, 2008, to discuss its proposal to amend requirements for new or expanding swine farms, including application processes, odor and air performance, and air and waste treatment requirements. http://www.ncoah.com/rules/register/Volume23Issue03August12008.pdf pp. 196-200.