The Environment Department will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to 20.5.17 NMAC, Corrective Action Fund Administration. The proposed amendments would streamline and reformat the rules to comply with NMAC requirements; improve the Petroleum Storage Tank Bureau's ability to effectively manage and maintain the solvency of the Corrective Action Fund; clarify existing and new departmental procedures for compliance determinations, contractor selection, workplan approval, approval of deliverables, submission of claims for payment, and applications for a zero or reduced deductible; conform the rules to existing Department forms; alleviate certain administrative burdens for owners, operators, and contractors; allow for the appointment of a designated representative to facilitate compliance with corrective action activities; expand administrative review opportunities to contractors and others; and increase the amounts paid for work performed by contractors and for use of certain field equipment. The hearing will be March 11, 2009. http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/nmregister/xix/xix24/Environotice.htm.