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EHS State Regulatory Alert
July 06, 2017-Number 128
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California Regions
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Fees California Regions AIR
Final rule of the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District amends regulations under Rules 210 and 213 to adjust fees for fiscal year 2017-2018 based on the state consumer price index increase of 2.2 percent. The rule is effective July 1, 2017. Contact: Kristina Aguilar; Santa Barbara County APCD; 805-961-8813
--California RegionsRegulations (07/01/2017)
Regulatory Update
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Fees California Regions AIR
Final rule of the South Coast Air Quality Management District amends Regulation III, Rules 301 through 315 (nonconsecutive), to increase fees to correspond to the 2016 California consumer price index increase of 2.5 percent, effective July 1, 2017. The rule also increases Title V annual operating permit renewal and permit processing fees by an additional 16 percent above the CPI for the next two fiscal years. In addition, the rule increases annual operating permit renewal, permit processing and plan fees for non-Title V facilities by 4 percent above the CPI for the next two fiscal years. Finally, the rule updates and clarifies references, removes obsolete provisions, makes technical corrections, and extends certain due dates. The rule is effective July 1, 2017. Contact: Michael O'Kelly; South Coast AQMD; 909-396-2828; mokelly@aqmd.gov
--California RegionsRegulations (06/02/2017)
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Illinois
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Illinois EPA/Regulatory Agenda Illinois GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the Illinois EPA announces the issuance of the July 2017 regulatory agenda that lists anticipated amendments to regulations under 35 IAC 164 through 875 (nonconsecutive) regarding the air pollution control permit program, grain handling and drying operations, process weight rate calculations, permits for coal-fired combustion emission sources, the nitrogen oxides trading and the clean air set-aside programs, and transfer efficiency for surface coating operations in wood furniture coating facilities. The agenda also addresses the water pollution control loan program, loan priorities and operator certifications for municipal wastewater treatment works, combined sewer overflow exception criteria and first flush determinations, the public water supply loan program, municipal waste planning and nonhazardous solid or municipal waste enforcement grants, and white goods collection grants. Contact: Charles Matoesian; IEPA; 217-782-5544; charles.matoesian@illinois.gov
--Illinois Register (06/30/2017)
Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Pollution Contr
d/Regulatory Agenda
Illinois GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the Pollution Control Board announces the issuance of the July 2017 regulatory agenda that lists anticipated amendments to regulations under 35 IAC 201 through 1000 (nonconsecutive) regarding permits, air quality standards, emission standards and limitations, asbestos, radiation hazards, water quality and primary drinking water standards, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits. The agenda also addresses sewer discharge criteria, pretreatment programs, community water supplies permits and criteria, RCRA and underground injection control permit programs, hazardous waste management systems, injection control, hazardous waste, land disposal and landfills, management of used oil, special waste and solid waste, underground storage tanks, and sound emissions. Contact: Nancy Hoepfner; PCB; 312-814-3620; nancy.hoepfner@illinois.gov
--Illinois Register (06/30/2017)
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Minnesota
WATER
Municipal Water Supplies/Fluoride Levels
Minnesota WATER
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Notice announces the intention of the Department of Health, Division of Environmental Health, to amend regulations under MNR 4720.0030 regarding public water supplies. The amendments would reduce the minimum, maximum, and average fluoride levels in municipal public water systems to 0.5 milligrams per liter (mg/L), 0.9 mg/L, and 0.7 mg/L, respectively, based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Comments are requested, but a due date is not specified. Contact: David Rindal; DOH; 651-201-4660; health.dwprules@state.mn.us
--Minnesota State Register (07/03/2017)
Regulatory Update
New Jersey
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Air Pollu
New Jersey AIR
Proposed rule of the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, amends regulations under NJAC 7:27-8.1 through :27-22.33 (nonconsecutive) and :27A-3.10 and repeals regulations under NJAC 7:27-34 concerning air pollution control requirements for t-butyl acetate emissions. The rule discontinues t-butyl acetate emissions reporting requirements for the air permitting and gasoline transfer operations standards and deletes related penalties to reflect Feb. 25, 2016, EPA amendments to 40 CFR 51.100. The rule will be submitted to the EPA as a revision to the state implementation plan. A hearing is scheduled for Aug. 24, 2017, in Trenton. Comments are due Sept. 1,2017. Contact: Alice Previte; DEP; 609-292-9398
--New Jersey Register (07/03/2017)
Regulatory Update
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Technical Manuals for Control of Air Contaminant Emissions
New Jersey AIR
Notice of the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, announces the withdrawal of the state-of-the-art technical manuals for the control of air contaminant emissions from petroleum refineries, degreasers, and other solvent-based metal surface cleaners and nonhazardous onsite remediation processes. The department has determined that the manuals no longer satisfy applicable requirements under NJAC 7:27-8.12 for preconstruction permits for minor facilities and NJAC 7:27-22.35 for operating permits for major facilities. The department also is updating the effective dates for five other state-of-the-art technical manuals for the control of air contaminant emissions. Comments are due Aug. 2, 2017. Contact: DEP, Air Quality Permitting Program; 609-292-6722; NJDEP-BAQP@dep.nj.gov
--New Jersey Register (07/03/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Certification of Laboratories and Environmental Measurements
New Jersey GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the Department of Environmental Protection announces action on a petition for rulemaking to amend regulations under NJAC 7:18-5.5 regarding certification of laboratories and environmental measurements. The petitioner requests that the department modify requirements for calibration of optical dissolved oxygen sensors to require calibration quarterly rather than weekly. The department denied the petition and provides the basis for the decision. Contact: DEP, Office of Legal Affairs; 609-292-0716
--New Jersey Register (07/03/2017)
Regulatory Update
NOISE
Noise Control New Jersey NOISE
Notice of the Department of Environmental Protection announces action on a petition for rulemaking to amend regulations under NJAC 7:29-1.2 regarding noise control. The petitioner requested that the department extend the sound level limits for industrial, commercial, or community service facilities to residential properties based on measurements at the property line. The department denied the petition and provides the basis for the decision. Contact: DEP, Office of Legal Affairs; 609-292-0716
--New Jersey Register (07/03/2017)
Regulatory Update
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Elevator Safety Code New Jersey OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Final rule of the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards, amends regulations under NJAC 5:23-12.1, .2, .3, .6, and .9 concerning the elevator safety code. The rule removes the requirement for visual inspection of elevator devices at six-month intervals and removes the associated fee. The rule also specifies that building owners are responsible for performing required maintenance under national standards and to record maintenance on a checklist. The rule is effective July 3, 2017. Contact: Gabrielle Gallagher; DCA; 609-292-4096; gabrielle.gallagher@dca.nj.gov
--New Jersey Register (07/03/2017)
Regulatory Update
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Licensing of Crane Operators New Jersey OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
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Proposed rule of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health, readopts with amendments regulations under NJAC 12:121 2.1, -3.1, -4.2, -4.8, and -7.1 concerning licensing of crane operators. The rule specifies that an application for renewal must be submitted at least 45 days prior to the permit's expiration date, updates the definition of "approved," and replaces outdated agency titles. The rule also removes obsolete provisions concerning the Crane Operators License Advisory Board and license expiration and renewal. A hearing is scheduled for Aug. 1, 2017, in Trenton. Comments are due Sept 1,2017. Contact: David Fish; DLWD; 609-292-2789; david.fish@dol.nj.gov
--New Jersey Register (07/03/2017)
Regulatory Update
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Safety and Health Standards for Public Employees New Jersey OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Proposed rule of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health, readopts with amendments regulations under NJAC 12:100 2.1, -4.1, -10.1, -13.2, and -19.3 concerning safety and health standards for public employees. The rule clarifies the definition for "employer," updates web and mailing addresses, and replaces outdated agency references. A hearing is scheduled for July 26, 2017, in Trenton. Comments are due Sept. 1,2017. Contact: David Fish; DLWD; 609-292-2789; david.fish@dol.nj.gov
--New Jersey Register (07/03/2017)
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Pennsylvania
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Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan
Pennsylvania AIR
Notice of the Department of Environmental Protection announces the availability of the 2017 Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan, pursuant to national ambient air monitoring requirements for criteria pollutants under 40 CFR 53 and 58. The plan reflects updates to the ambient air monitoring network and identifies changes that are anticipated in the remainder of 2017 and in 2018. Comments are due Aug. 1,2017. Contact: Sean Nolan; DEP; 717-772-3377; senolan@pa.gov
--Pennsylvania Bulletin (07/01/2017)
Regulatory Update
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SIP Revision/Warren County Sulfur Dioxide Nonatttainment Area Pennsylvania AIR
Sierra Club v. EPA, 1:17-cv-01906
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Notice of the Department of Environmental Protection announces a proposed revision to the state implementation plan (SIP) regarding the Warren County nonattainment area for the 2010 onehour sulfur dioxide national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The SIP revision sets forth a base-year emission inventory, reasonable further progress toward attainment, reasonably available control measures/technology, dispersion modeling demonstrating attainment in 2018, an approved new source review program, and contingency measures. The department has drafted a consent order and agreement with United Refining Co. to incorporate control measures, emission limits, and contingency measures applicable to its facility into a federally enforceable vehicle. The revision will be submitted to the EPA for approval. A hearing is scheduled for Aug. 2, 2017, in North Warren. Comments are due Aug. 4, 2017. Contact: Roma Monteiro; DEP; 717-787 9495; rmonteiro@pa.gov
--Pennsylvania Bulletin (07/01/2017)
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