1. Environmental Management Commission, March 9, 2017
Amendments to 15A NCAC 13B Sampling and Analysis (Septage Management) Jessica Montie, Division of Waste Management

2. Summary and OSBM Review
The Division is requesting the proposed changes to rule 15A NCAC 13B to reduce the frequency of soil sampling from once per year to once every two years to reduce the burden on the regulated community. Additional changes were made for correction or clarification.
OSBM approved the fiscal note on July 26, Fiscal Note was presented to EMC at November 2016 meeting. Rule change has an economic impact to state government due to a reduction in soil analysis fees collected by the Department of Agriculture laboratory.
Department of Environmental Quality

3. Public Comment Period
Public Comment Period was December 15, to February 13, 2017.
Proposed rule change published in OAH register and on DEQ and SWS webpages
Public Hearing was held on January 13, No comments were received.
Dr. Rubin with the EMC served as the hearing officer.
No comments were received during the public comment period for the proposed rule changes.
Department of Environmental Quality

4. Action / Responsibility
Schedule
Action / Responsibility
Date
Fiscal Note Approved by OSBM
July 26, 2016
Request approval to go to EMC / GWWMC
September 7, 2016
Approve Amendment for Public Comment / EMC
November 10, 2016
Public Comment Period
December 15, 2016 – February 13, 2017
Public Hearing
January 13, 2017
Approval of Amendment / EMC
March 9, 2017
RRC Approval
April 20, 2017
Earliest Effective Date for Rule
May 1, 2017
Department of Environmental Quality

5. Recommendation
The Division recommends that the EMC approve the hearing officer’s report and adopt the proposed amendments to rule 15A NCAC 13B Sampling and Analysis. Questions? Jessica Montie
Department of Environmental Quality