Summary:

ADEQ proposes amending A.A.C. Title 18, Chapter 4, Article 3 to adjust Monitoring Assistance Program (MAP) fees. Presently, the MAP is projected to reach insolvency by Fiscal Year 2026 at the earliest and 2027 at the latest, owing to both cost increases due to inflation of 78.77 percent since the program's most recent fee alteration in 2001 and the expected upcoming mandatory testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This rulemaking will adjust the MAP fees to maintain ADEQ’s ability to implement this water quality program that protects human health and well-being. This rulemaking may also create a fee and regulatory structure to allow ADEQ to perform triggered increased monitoring, pursuant to A.R.S. § 49-360, as amended by House Bill (HB) 2628, effective 90 days after the legislature adjourns (i.e., sine die) | View HB 2628 (Laws 2024 Ch. 150 § 5) >

Documents:

• Notice of Docket Opening (published May 10, 2024) | View >

Additional Information:

ADEQ is seeking stakeholder input on this rulemaking:

• Informal Draft Proposed Rule for Stakeholder Feedback | View >
  Please email feedback for the informal draft proposed rule by Sept. 12, 2024 | Email >
• February 2024 Stakeholder Meeting Presentation | View >
• August 2023 Stakeholder Meeting Presentation | View >

Learn more about MAP on the ADEQ web page | View >