Law & Rule
Revised on: May 12, 2022 - 2:59pm
Rulemaking Process
After an issue arises that needs coordinated action by ADEQ and stakeholders, ADEQ may convene Path Forward meetings to understand how best to solve the issue. A decision to undertake rulemaking may be made | Learn more about the Rule Process >
Annual Regulatory Agenda
ADEQ's anticipated regulatory agenda | View >
Active Rulemakings
ADEQ maintains a list of active rulemakings | View >
Completed Rulemakings
ADEQ maintains a list of final rulemakings for two years after their effective dates | Air Quality | Waste Programs | Water Quality >
Substantive Policy Statements
ADEQ interpretation that is advisory only, and does not add requirements or penalties | View >
State Environmental Laws
- Arizona Revised Statutes – Official codification of all Arizona enacted statutes | View >
- Environment & ADEQ programs | View Title 49 >
- Water (includes Water Quality Assurance Fee fund provisions) | View Title 45 >
- Trade and Commerce (waste tires) | View Title 44 >
- Arizona Administrative Procedure Act (laws governing rulemaking process) | View Title 41, Chapter 6 >
- Transportation (Underground Storage Tank tax) | View Title 28 >
- Arizona Administrative Code – Official codification of all Arizona adopted Rule | View >
- Arizona Rules Summary | View >
- Arizona Legislative Information System (ALIS) – Official website of the Arizona Legislature provides access to pending bills, legislative calendars, committee assignments and recent session laws | View >
Federal Environmental Laws