Laws and Rules
Revised on: January 21, 2020 - 3:18pm
Path Forward, Draft Rules and Rules in 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 >
Rules currently in process
ADEQ keeps a list of draft and proposed rules currently in process | View >
- Annual Regulatory Agenda for 2020 | View >
Final Rules
ADEQ maintains a list of final rules for two years after their effective dates | Air Quality | Waste Programs | Water Quality >
Substantive Policy Statements
An ADEQ interpretation that is advisory only, and does not add requirements or penalties | View >
State Environmental Laws Information
- 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 Rules | 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 Information