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StateRules 7 5 8 1 4 brought to you by 3 2 6 ILLINOIS: IEPA WARNS OF FAKE INSPECTORS The Illinois EPA is urging personnel at regulated facilities, such as wastewater and drinking water treatment plants, to verify the identification of government inspectors. At least two facilities were contacted by individuals falsely claiming to be EPA inspectors, who then cited potential violations and penalties. In both cases, a salesman for a chemical firm showed up later offering products to address the alleged violations. One community made a $15,000 purchase and the other made a $10,000 purchase. 1 es in the state’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard to double the rate of increase in the use of new renewable energy, create a new Class II RPS to support the continued operation of older (pre-1998) renewable energy generating facilities, and establish a new portfolio standard. tions for state drinking water by regulating perchlorate – a component of rocket fuel. Curry said the contaminant has been discovered in numerous drinking water systems and groundwater aquifers across the state. OREGON: FREE E-WASTE DISPOSAL MICHIGAN: POWER UNDER PRESSURE In the wake of the recent coal ash spill in Tennessee and opponents' claims that coal cannot be cleanly burned, environmentalists are pushing Gov. Granholm and her legislators to halt the construction of all new coal-fired power plants in Michigan. Coal and nuclear energy are currently the most affordable energy technologies available in the state. 4 KANSAS: FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Department of Wildlife and Parks are issuing revised fish consumption advisories for 2009.The advisories identify species of fish that should be eaten in limited quantities or, in some cases, avoided altogether because of contamination found in tested fish. The advisories include guidelines for mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls in fish, perchlorate in fish and other aquatic life, and lead and cadmium in shellfish. Oregonians may recycle their unwanted computers, computer monitors and TVs for free at one of the E-Cycles collection sites in the state. Anyone can bring up to seven items for free recycling. For a complete list of the 225 collection sites, go to www.oregonecycles.org and click on the orange box that reads “Where can I find an Oregon E-Cycles collector?” or call (888) 5E-CYCLE from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 7 2 MINNESOTA: REVISIONS TO SOLID WASTE RULES The Minnesota Pollution Control agency has proposed rule revisions to prevent listed demolition and construction materials going to landfills that are prohibited from accepting them. The rule consolidates existing land disposal prohibitions for these materials in one place. It also establishes a deadline for removing items and materials before the commencement of demolition or renovation. SOUTH DAKOTA: SURFACE WATER HEARING POSTPONED The December 9 public hearing concerning proposed changes to Surface Water Quality standards was postponed and will be held at the March 2009 meeting of the Water Management Board. Comments that have been received will be kept on file and presented at the March meeting. 5 8 MASSACHUSETTS: RULES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY The Department of Energy Resources has released regulations expanding support for renewable and alternative energy technologies mandated by the Green Communities Act enacted last year. The act directed chang- 3 NEW MEXICO: ENVIRONMENT SECRETARY WANTS EPA TO REGULATE PERCHLORATE This update was provided by Roy Bigham and Seth Fisher. Find links to all the state agencies at www.pollutionengineering.com. Find the Professional Links button on the left side of the home page. 6 New Mexico Environment Department Secretary Ron Curry urged the EPA to provide greater protec- 50 Pollution Engineering FEBRUARY2009 http://www.oregonecycles.org http://www.pollutionengineering.com http://www.pollutionengineering.com

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Pollution Engineering - February 2009

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