The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency adopted amendments to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 274, Clean Air Set-Aside. This rulemaking addresses procedural rules for implementing the nitrogen oxide (NOx) allowance portion of the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) clean air set-asides. The rulemaking sets forth procedures for eligible sources and entities to apply for CASA NOx allowances, for the Illinois EPA to distribute such allowances, and for maintaining a website that lists the allowances available, application deadlines, and other relevant information. The changes became effective April 6, 2009.

The Water Pollution Control Board seeks public comment on proposed amendments to 327 IAC 5-4-3, concerning concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), and 327 IAC 15-15-1, 327 IAC 15-15-2, 327 IAC 15-15-9, 327 IAC 15-15-11, and 327 IAC 15-15-12, concerning the NPDES general permit rule program. The proposed amendments address changes to U.S. EPA's regulations concerning the discharge of wastewater and manure from CAFOs. Comments are due May 8, 2009.

The Environmental Protection Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed adoption of IAC Chapter 35, Air Emissions Reduction Assistance Program. The chapter would establish a financial assistance program to distribute funds appropriated to Iowa through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The funds will be distributed to eligible applicants through grants or a combination of grants and loans.

The Department of Agriculture and Forestry adopted emergency amendments to LAC 7:XXIII.143, Use of Pesticide 2, 4-D. Restrictions on the application of 2, 4-D are necessary to prevent drift onto non-target areas and harm to other crops and vegetation. http://www.doa.la.gov/osr/reg/0904/0904.pdf pp. 615-16.

The Department of Agriculture and Forestry adopted amendments to LAC 7.XXIII.103, 121, 125, 129, 143, 173, 181, and 205, Pesticides: Examinations, Restriction, Water, and Fish Tissue Sampling. The changes make various amendments to the regulations. http://www.doa.la.gov/osr/reg/0904/0904.pdf pp. 626-28.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency seeks public comment on revisions to the draft report for the Lower Wild Rice River Turbidity TMDL. The draft TMDL report now includes a new wasteload allocation for stormwater discharges. Comments are due May 20, 2009. http://www.comm.media.state.mn.us/bookstore/stateregister/33_42.pdf pp. 1776-78.

The Department of Natural Resources rescinded 10 CSR 10-5.290, More Restrictive Emission Limitations for Particulate Matter in the South St. Louis Area; and amended 10 CSR 10-5.381, On-Board Diagnostics Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection; 10 CSR 10-6.061, Construction Permit Exemptions; and 10 CSR 10-6.400, Restriction of Emission of Particulate Matter From Industrial Processes. http://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/moreg/current/2009/v34n8/v34n8.pdf pp. 774-781.

The Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to 10 CSR 20-4.061, Storm Water Grant and Loan Program. The amendments would modify the fund allocation procedures for stormwater loans and grants. The department is amending certain parts of the regulation including the definitions, project selection procedures, and allocation of funds provisions. To ensure that the stormwater bond proceeds are used for their intended purpose, the department proposed to clarify the eligible costs and engineering requirements.

The Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to 10 CSR 20-6.010, Construction and Operating Permits. The purpose of this rulemaking is to provide a mechanism to transfer a construction permit from one owner or continuing authority to another. The hearing will be July 1, 2009. http://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/moreg/current/2009/v34n8/v34n8.pdf pp. 772-73.

The Board of Environmental Review adopted amendments to ARM 17.8.102, Incorporation by Reference. The amendment would specifically exempt from the incorporation by reference 40 CFR Part 60, subpart HHHH, which establishes a scheme for regulating emissions of mercury under an emission credit trading program. http://sos.mt.gov/arm/Register/archives/MAR2009/MAR09-07.pdf p. 411.