The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency adopted new rules under 35 Ill. Adm. Code 888, Review of Remediation Costs for River Edge Redevelopment Zone Site Remediation Tax Credit. http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/index/register/register_volume32_issue15.pdf pp. 6025-6047.

The Air Pollution Control Board adopted amendments to 326 IAC 13-1.1-1, 326 IAC 13-1.1-2, 326 IAC 13-1.1-5, 326 IAC 13-1.1-7 through 326 IAC 13-1.1-10, 326 IAC 13-1.1-16, and 326 IAC 13-1.1-17.1 concerning the motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program in Lake County and Porter County. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20080416-IR-326060284FRA.xml.html.

The Water Pollution Control Board adopted amendments to 327 IAC 5-22-1 through 327 IAC 5-22-18 and new rules 327 IAC 5-22-7.3, 327 IAC 5-22-7.5, and 327 IAC 5-22-10.5 concerning the classification of wastewater treatment plants and the examination and certification of wastewater treatment operators. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20080416-IR-327060179FRA.xml.html.

The Water Pollution Control Board adopted amendments to 327 IAC 2-1-6, 327 IAC 2-1.5-8, and 327 IAC 5-10-6 concerning compliance with the bacteriological criteria and the application of a single sample maximum limitation of 235 most probable number or colony forming units/100 ml of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria in waters of the state. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20080416-IR-327060573FRA.xml.html.

The Department of Environmental Quality amended the Solid Waste regulations, LAC 33:VII.301, 503, 508, 709, 717, and 719. This rule clarifies that a container storing solid waste shall prevent leakage into or out of the container. The rule establishes a 50-foot buffer zone requirement for non-processing transfer stations transferring nonputrescible solid waste, such as construction and/or demolition waste. It also clarifies that all adjoining landowners must sign an affidavit allowing a reduction in a facility's buffer zone requirement.

The Department of Environmental Protection will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 115, Major and Minor Source Air Emission License Regulation, and Chapter 149, General Permit for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants. The Department is proposing a new rule that allows most nonmetallic mineral processing plants, defined as any combination of a rock crusher and stationary engine functioning in conjunction, to obtain a permit from the Department without going through the licensing process currently required by Chapter 115. The hearing will be held May 27, 2008.

The Board of Environmental Protection seeks public comment on a proposed amendment to Chapter 1262, State-imposed Shore Land Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Steuben. This rule would remove a portion of the Resource Protection District from lots 5 through 9 of the "Tide Mill at Dyer Harbor" Subdivision on the east side of a cove off Dyer Harbor in Steuben. The area had been zoned Resource Protection because it was shown as being in the l00-year floodplain.

The Secretary of the Environment adopted amendments to Regulation .30 under COMAR 26.11.19, Volatile Organic Compounds from Specific Processes, and new regulations .01 - .07 under a new chapter, COMAR 26.11.35, Volatile Organic Compounds from Adhesives and Sealants. These rules become effective April 21, 2008. http://www.dsd.state.md.us/mdregister/3508/main_register.htm.

The Secretary of the Environment adopted amendments to Regulation .32 under COMAR 26.11.19, Volatile Organic Compounds from Specific Processes. These rules become effective April 21, 2008. http://www.dsd.state.md.us/mdregister/3508/main_register.htm.

The Secretary of the Environment adopted amendments to numerous regulations under Subtitle 13, Disposal of Controlled Hazardous Substances. These rules become effective May 1, 2008. http://www.dsd.state.md.us/mdregister/3508/main_register.htm.