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Proposed/Pending Regulations

Political Subdivision Emergency Services and Disaster Agencies, 29 Ill. Adm. Code 301

IEMA-OHS' Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has drafted amendments to this Part and a draft has been provided below for stakeholder review.  These amendments align current planning and exercise requirements with national standards including providing for recovery planning and activities; extends EOP approval and accreditation from 2 to 3 years; and requires the submittal of an Integrated Preparedness Plan and the use of an IEMA-OHS provided assessment tool to submit results of the Threat or Hazard Analysis, Core Capability Assessment, and training and exercises conducted.     

OEM is currently accepting public comment on the draft amendments.  Any questions/comments concerning these drafts can be directed to EMA.RegionalCoordinators@illinois.gov until 5:00PM on January 24, 2024.

These draft amendments have not been filed for promulgation yet, but IEMA-OHS does anticipate filing in February 2024.  The public will be able to provide comment during the formal rulemaking process also.  Updates regarding the status of these draft amendments will be provided on this webpage.

Registration and Operator Requirements for Radiation Installations, 32 Ill. Adm. Code 320

Proposed amendments were published on September 27, 2024, in the Illinois Register, Vol. 48, Issue 39, beginning on page 14073.  IEMA-OHS is proposing amendments to include a Purpose and Scope section to clarify which radiation machines are covered by the part; add definitions to provide clarification of terms used; and update language to align technology of radiation machines and the associated radiation hazard located at the radiation installation with the annual fees.  The Agency is changing language to place the burden on radiation installations to ensure their registration is updated prior to the annual billing of fees.  The Agency is also adding a requirement of notification and exemption for legal proceedings. First Notice link below:

DRAFT Radon Rules

IEMA-OHS radon program has drafted new radon rules, 32 Illinois Administrative Code 420, 421, and 422, to be consistent with national standards.  PDF versions of  the drafts are provided below and the radon program is currently accepting public comment on these drafts.  Any questions or comments concerning these drafts can be directed to the radon program at ema.radon.licensing@illinois.gov.   These draft rules have not been filed for promulgation yet, but the radon program does anticipate filing later this year.  IEMA will continue to provide updates regarding the status of these draft rules on this webpage.