Rulemaking initiated in compliance with Executive Order No. 2020-01, Zero-Based Regulation (EO 2020-01), issued by Governor Little on January 16, 2020. This rulemaking also proposes the consolidation of environmental fees into one chapter. Phase one is consolidation of fees applicable to wastewater treatment facilities.
Status of Rulemaking
Pending rule adopted by the Board on November 14, 2024. If approved by concurrent resolution of the Idaho Legislature, the rule will become effective on July 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified in the concurrent resolution.
Overview
DEQ initiated this rulemaking in compliance with Executive Order No. 2020-01, Zero-Based Regulation (EO 2020-01), issued by Governor Little on January 16, 2020.
In this rulemaking, DEQ proposes the consolidation of environmental fees into one chapter. Phase one is consolidation of fees applicable to wastewater treatment facilities and includes the following proposals.
New Section 170, IPDES and Reuse Permit Fee Schedule:
This proposal moves the IPDES permit fee schedule language currently in Section 110 of 58.01.25 to 58.01.14. Section 170 also includes a proposal for fees associated with DEQ’s recycled water program.
Update Section 110, Subsurface Sewage Disposal:
This proposal lists fees intended as minimums for specific permit types.
Meeting Details
Open EVENT DETAIL below for meeting information and agenda.
Negotiated Rulemaking Meeting Environmental Fees: Docket No. 58-0114-2401
Negotiated Rulemaking Meeting Environmental Fees: Docket No. 58-0114-2401
Negotiated Rulemaking Meeting Environmental Fees: Docket No. 58-0114-2401
Method for Participating and Submitting Comments
Those interested in participating in the negotiated rulemaking process are encouraged to attend the scheduled meeting.
For those who cannot participate by attending the meeting, public comment opportunities will be made available throughout the rulemaking process.
Submit all written comments and direct questions to:
Mary Anne Nelson
Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton St.
Boise, ID 83706
mary.anne.nelson@deq.idaho.gov
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Notice of Rulemaking – Proposed Rule | Written Comment Deadline 10/04/24
| Negotiated Rule Documents and Meeting Presentations | Date Posted | Date of Meeting | Written Comment Deadline |
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| NA | NA | NA | NA |
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Negotiated Rule Draft No. 3 | 06/11/24 | 06/18/24 | 06/25/24 |
Negotiated Rule Draft No. 2 | 05/15/24 | 05/22/24 | 06/05/24 |
| Docket 58-0114-2401, Rules Governing Fees for Environmental Operating Permits, Licenses and Inspection Services – DEQ PowerPoint Presentation April 17, 2024 | 04/17/24 | 04/17/24 | 05/01/24 |
| Reuse Permit Fees: Rationale and Proposal, DEQ April 2024 | 04/10/24 | 04/17/24 | 05/01/24 |
| Negotiated Rule Draft No. 1 | 04/03/24 | 04/17/24 | 05/01/24 |
| Comment | Submitted by | Date Received |
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| NA | NA | NA |
| NA | NA | NA |
| NA | NA | NA |
| No comments received on Proposed Rule | ||
| Comment on Rule Draft No. 2 | Environmental Health Director’s Working Group | 06/07/24 |
| Comment on Rule Draft No. 2 | Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) | 06/05/24 |
| Comment on Rule Draft No. 2 | Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry (IACI) | 05/20/24 |
No comments received on Negotiated Rule Draft No. 1 |
Information pending.
Notice of Rulemaking – Adoption of Pending Rule – Posted 12/10/24
Notice of Rulemaking – Proposed Rule – Posted 09/05/24
Proposed Rule Cost/Benefit Analysis – Posted 09/05/24
Negotiated Rulemaking Summary – Posted 09/05/24
Notice of Intent to Promulgate Rules – Zero-Based Regulation Negotiated Rulemaking – Posted 04/03/24
Zero-Based Regulation Prospective Analysis (required by Executive Order 2020-01, ¶4.b.) – Posted 04/03/24
Information pending.
No information available at this time.
No information available at this time.