The Pollution Control Board adopted amendments to its primary drinking water standards. The rulemaking incorporates seven additional alternative procedures for testing contaminants in drinking water.

The Pollution Control Board adopted amendments to its Primary Drinking Water Standards to remain in compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The rulemaking added new standards for manufacturing or installing pipes, plumbing fittings, and other fixtures.

The Illinois Pollution Control Board adopted several new sections of its waste disposal regulations and created statewide standards for disposing of coal combustion residuals (CCR) in surface impoundments. CCR is commonly known as “coal ash” and is created when coal is burned at power plants.

The Pollution Control Board adopted amendments to its definitions and general provisions to expand limitations on pollution to aerospace operations.

The Pollution Control Board (PCB) adopted amendments to General Rules updating various rules of procedure for board hearings and other actions.

The Pollution Control Board adopted amendments to General Provisions (35 Ill. Adm. Code 900); Sound Emission Standards and Limitations for Property Line-Noise Sources (35 Ill. Adm. Code 901); Sound Emission Standards and Limitations for Motor Vehicles (35 Ill. Adm. Code 902); and Measurement Procedures for the Enforcement of 35 Ill. Adm. Code 900 & 901 (35 Ill. Adm. Code 910), all effective Nov. 1, 2018.