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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.
| Environmental Rule | Public Hearing Date(s) | Due Date for Public Comments | Board Action Date | Final Board Action | Response to Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 391-3-5 Rules for Safe Drinking Water | July 1, 2025 | July 9, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | ||
| Chapter 391-3-6 Rules for Water Quality Control | July 15, 2025 | July 17, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | ||
| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control | May 1, 2025 | May 8, 2025 | June 24, 2025 | ||
| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-5 Rules for Safe Drinking Water | March 21, 2025 | March 27, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | Adopted |
Response
to Comments
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| Chapter 391-3-17 Rules for Radioactive Materials | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 | Adopted |
Response
to Comments
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| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control | May 2, 2024 | May 9, 2024 | June 25, 2024 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control | April 1, 2024 | April 8, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | Adopted |
Response
to Comments
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| Chapter 391-3-5 Rules for Safe Drinking Water | Feb 26, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-17 Rules for Radioactive Materials | Feb 5, 2024 | Feb 12, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | Adopted |
Response
to Comments
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| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control | Feb 6, 2024 | Feb 13, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | Adopted |
Response
to Comments
|
| Chapter 391-3-20 Rules for Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 7, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-4 Rules for Solid Waste Management | Sept 13, 2023 | Sept 22, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 | Adopted |
Response
to Comments
|
| Chapter 391-3-11 Rules for Hazardous Waste Management | July 10, 2023 | July 11, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-5 Rules for Safe Drinking Water | July 5, 2023 | July 10, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control | June 29, 2023 | July 6, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control (Misc Rule Update) | June 29, 2023 | July 6, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-5 Rules for Safe Drinking Water (Updated Dates) | June 27, 2023 | July 7, 2023 | Aug, 22, 2023 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-4 Rules for Solid Waste Management | April 26, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | June 27, 2023 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control (Re-briefing) | April 28, 2023 | April 28, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control | April 10, 2023 | April 17, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-5 Rules for Safe Drinking Water | March 15, 2023 | March 27, 2023 | April 25, 2023 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-6 Rules for Water Quality Control | Jan 18, 2023 | Jan 25, 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-20 Rules for Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance | Jan 5, 2023 | Jan 12, 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control (Misc Rule Update) | June 30, 2022 | July 7, 2022 | Aug 23, 2022 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control (Open Burning) | June 30, 2022 | July 7, 2022 | Aug 23, 2022 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control | March 31, 2022 | April 7, 2022 | May 24, 2022 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-7 Rules for Erosion and Sedimentation Control | March 10, 2022 | March 18, 2022 | April 26, 2022 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-20 Rules for Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance | Jan 24, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | March 22, 2022 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-17 Rules for Radioactive Materials | Jan 24, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | March 22, 2022 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-24 Rules for Lead-Based Paint Hazard Management | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 17, 2022 | Feb 22, 2022 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-4 Rules for Solid Waste Management | Jan 6, 2022 | Jan 10, 2022 | Feb 22, 2022 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-6 Rules for Water Quality Control | Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 | Jan 28, 2022 | Adopted |
Response
to Comments
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| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control (MSW Landfills) | Aug 2, 2021 | Aug 9, 2021 | Sept 28, 2021 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-1 Rules for Air Quality Control (Misc Rule Update) | Aug 2, 2021 | Aug 9, 2021 | Sept 28, 2021 | Adopted | No Comments Received |
| Chapter 391-3-7 Rules for Erosion and Sedimentation Control | May 11, 2021 | May 24, 2021 | June 22, 2021 | Adopted | No Comments Received |