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AI Summary: This regulation is a proposal by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to change how certain fees related to water quality programs are calculated and adjusted each year. Currently, these fees are adjusted based on an average of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over a year, and then rounded to the nearest $10. The proposed changes would: * **Change how the annual adjustment is calculated:** Instead of using an average CPI, the adjustment would be based on the difference in CPI from one specific point in time to another (like comparing June of one year to June of the next). * **Change how fees are rounded:** Instead of rounding to the nearest $10, fees would be rounded down to the nearest cent. These changes are intended to make the fee adjustments more precise and consistent across different water quality services, such as those for protecting water quality, reviewing public water system designs, and for certified operators. The proposed changes are planned to go into effect by August 1, 2026. **Status of the Regulation:** This regulation is currently in the proposal stage. The documents indicate that ADEQ has opened a rulemaking docket, which is a preliminary step in the process of creating or amending rules. This means the changes are being considered and are not yet finalized or in effect.