Proposed Rules

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division proposes new rules and changes to existing rules, which must be presented to the Board of Natural Resources for consideration. The following table contains the proposed changes/new rule and associated dates. The proposed rulemaking and related materials will remain on this page for at least 60 days following final Board action.

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Environmental Rule Public Hearing Date(s) Due Date for Public Comments Board Action Date Final Board
Action		 Response 
to Comments
Chapter 391-3-17 Rules for Radioactive Materials Jan 4, 2021 Jan 11, 2021 Feb 23, 2021    
Chapter 391-3-20 Rules for Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance  Jan 4, 2021 Jan 11, 2021 Feb 23, 2021    
Chapter 391-3-33 Rules for Public Water Systems to Improve Water Supply Efficiency  Dec 14, 2020 Dec 18, 2020 Jan 26, 2021    
Chapter 391-3-5 Rules for Safe Drinking Water Dec 16, 2020 Dec 18, 2020 Jan 26, 2021    
Chapter 391-3-11 Rules for Hazardous Waste Management June 10, 2020 July 1, 2020 Aug 25, 2020 Adopted Download this pdf file.Response to Comments
Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control Apr 29, 2020 May 6, 2020 June 23, 2020 Adopted No Comments Received
Chapter 391-3-6 Rules for Water Quality Control Mar 27, 2020 Download this pdf file.Call In Info Mar 30, 2020 Apr 28, 2020 Download this pdf file.Call In Info Adopted Download this pdf file.Response to Comments