Rulemaking initiated in compliance with Executive Order No. 2020-01, Zero-Based Regulation (EO 2020-01), issued by Governor Little on January 16, 2020.
Status
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.
Major proposed changes to the rule include removing and replacing definitions, revising and simplifying septic tank approvals, removing specific requirements for large septic tanks, reducing setbacks to surface water, combining the cleaning of septic tanks sections into one, simplifying the permitting process for service providers, and identifying certain provisions of the Technical Guidance Manual for Individual and Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems to be moved into the rule.
Meeting Details
Open EVENT DETAIL below for meeting information and agenda.
Negotiated Rulemaking Meeting Individual/Subsurface Sewage Disposal: Docket No. 58-0103-2301
Negotiated Rulemaking Meeting Individual/Subsurface Sewage Disposal: Docket No. 58-0103-2301
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:
Peter Adams
Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton, Boise, ID 83706
peter.adams@deq.idaho.gov
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Notice of Rulemaking – Proposed Rule | Written Comment Deadline 06/26/24
| Negotiated Rule Documents and Meeting Presentations | Date Posted | Date of Meeting | Written Comment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | NA | NA | NA |
| NA | NA | NA | NA |
| NA | NA | NA | NA |
Negotiated Rule Draft No. 3
| 05/29/24 | NA | DEQ is not requesting comments on this draft. The next comment period will commence upon publication of the proposed rule in the June 5, 2024 Idaho Administrative Bulletin. |
| 10/26/23 | 11/02/23 | 11/09/23 | |
| 09/18/23 | 09/29/23 | 10/06/23 |
| Comment | Submitted by | Date Received |
|---|---|---|
| NA | NA | NA |
| NA | NA | NA |
| NA | NA | NA |
| NA | NA | NA |
| Comment on Proposed Rule | Orenco Systems | 06/25/24 |
| Comment on Proposed Rule | Risen Homebuilders | 11/30/23 |
| No comments received on Rule Draft No. 2 | ||
| Comment on Rule Draft No. 1 | U of I Extension Water Outreach | 10/06/23 |
| Comment on Rule Draft No. 1 | Lowridge Onsite Technologies | 09/09/23 |
Information pending.
Notice of Rulemaking – Adoption of Pending Rule – Posted 12/09/24
Notice of Rulemaking – Proposed Rule – Posted 06/06/24
Negotiated Rulemaking Summary – Posted 06/06/24
Notice of Intent to Promulgate Rules – Zero-Based Regulation Negotiated Rulemaking – Posted 09/09/23
Zero-Based Regulation Prospective Analysis (required by Executive Order 2020-01, ¶4.b.) – Posted 09/09/23
Information pending.
Information pending.
Information pending.