The Air Resources Board proposed the adoption of the new Calif. Code Regs. tit. 17, §5, which would implement a greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program. The regulation will provide a fixed limit on greenhouse gas emissions from the sources responsible for about 85 percent of the state's emissions and is designed to link up with regional partners including the Western Climate Initiative. There will be a public hearing on December 16, 2010. http://www.oal.ca.gov/res/docs/pdf/notice/44z-2010.pdf pp. 1832-39.

The Air Resources Board proposed the adoption of the new Calif. Code Regs. tit. 17, §95100 et seq., pertaining to the mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases. There will be a public hearing on December 16, 2010. http://www.oal.ca.gov/res/docs/pdf/notice/44z-2010.pdf pp. 1839-46.

The Department of Parks and Recreation proposed to adopt Calif. Code Regs. tit. 14 §3.11.8, Habitat Conservation Fund. The fund was established by the California Wildlife Protection Act and gives state funds to assist in protecting, restoring, and enhancing wildlife habitat and fisheries throughout California. Changes incorporate by reference eight application and grant administration guides. There will be a public hearing on December 21, 2010, and the last day for written comment is December 20.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control proposed changes to 7 Del. Admin. Code 1302, Delaware Regulations Governing Hazardous Waste, to make the states regulations as strict as or stricter than federal regulations. There will be a public hearing on December 1, 2010. http://regulations.delaware.gov/register/november2010/proposed/14%20DE%20Reg%20384%2011-01-10.htm#P9_218.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control amended 7 Del. Admin. Code 7201.9.5, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. Changes alter the NPDES permit process. The amendment took effect November 11, 2010. http://regulations.delaware.gov/register/november2010/final/14%20DE%20Reg%20482%2011-01-10.htm#P9_246.

The Department of the Environment amended 21 D.C. Municipal Regs. §556, Stormwater Fees. Changes, which affect rates, and took effect November 1, 2010. http://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Gateway/FinalAdoptionHome.aspx?RuleVersionID=3678451.

The Department of Environmental Quality amended Idaho Admin. Code r. 58.01.01, Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho. Changes relate to mercury emissions from certain facilities and will take effect upon approval by the Idaho Legislature. http://adm.idaho.gov/adminrules/bulletin/bul/10bul/10nov.pdf pp. 116-19.

The Department of Environmental Quality proposed to amend Idaho Admin. Code r. 58.01.01, Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho, to streamline rules regarding kraft pulp mills. There will be a public hearing on December 9, 2010. http://adm.idaho.gov/adminrules/bulletin/bul/10bul/10nov.pdf pp. 120-21.

The Environmental Protection Agency adopted amendments to 35 Ill. Adm. Code 275, the Alternate Fuels Program. Among other changes, the amendment extends the rebate program to vehicles that operate on hydrogen fuel and biodiesel fuel and clarifies that electric vehicles do not include those that are on-board electric generation. The rules took effect October 18, 2010. http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/index/register/register_volume34_issue44.pdf pp. 16841-67.

The Air Pollution Control Board amended 326 Ind. Admin. Code §§1.4.16, 1.4.46, and 1.4.65. The amendments restore eight-hour ozone attainment status to Lake and Porter counties, and also to Lawrenceburg Township. The changes take effect December 10, 2010. http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20101110-IR-326100342FRA.xml.pdf.