Rulemaking initiated in compliance with Executive Order No. 2020-01, Zero-Based Regulation (EO 2020-01), issued by Governor Brad Little on January 16, 2020.
Status of Rulemaking
Pending rule adopted by the Board on November 13, 2025. Effective on July 1, 2026, 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.
Meeting Details
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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:
Diane Cutler
Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton, Boise, ID 83706
Diane.Cutler@deq.idaho.gov
| Negotiated Rule Documents and Meeting Presentations | Date Posted | Date of Meeting | Written Comment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negotiated Rulemaking Meeting No. 3 – Presentation | 07/07/2025 | 05/27/2025 | 06/03/2025 |
| 05/20/2025 | 05/27/2025 | 06/03/2025 | |
| 05/02/2025 | 04/18/2025 | 04/25/2025 | |
| 04/10/2025 | 04/18/2025 | 04/25/2025 | |
| Negotiated Rulemaking Meeting No. 1 – Presentation | 03/18/2025 | 03/14/2025 | 03/21/2025 |
| Negotiated Rule Draft No. 1 | 03/05/2025 | 03/14/2025 | 03/21/2025 |
| Comment | Submitted by | Date Received |
|---|---|---|
| Response to Comments – All Rule Drafts | DEQ | N/A |
| Comments on Rule Draft 2 | Idaho Conservation League | 05/20/2025 |
| Comments on Rule Draft 2 | Idaho Rural Water Association | 04/25/2025 |
| Comments on Rule Draft 1 | Boise Public Works Department | 03/21/2025 |
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Board of Environmental Quality Meeting
November 13, 2025 | 9 a.m. MT
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