No. 31557: R307-110-28. Regional Haze

DAR File No.: 31557
Filed: 09/04/2008, 09:32
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this amendment is to address issues that arose during the public comment period.

Summary of the rule or change:

Rule text change: Section R307-110-28 was amended to accurately state the adoption date of the Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) by the board. SIP text change: The reference within SIP Section XX.E.3.a(1)(a) was changed to refer to Section R307-250-2 where the term "WEB source" is defined. The SIP and rule text were modified to use a consistent terminology "early reduction bonus allocation". The milestone numbers in Table 8 were corrected to match the milestones that were developed through the regional process and are included in the model SIP. "(5-state, no smelter)" were deleted from the flow control example in provision Section XX.E.(3)(h)(2). Text was added to the end of Section XX.K.1 to clarify that the emission reductions are occurring throughout the state and will benefit all Class I areas that are impacted by emissions reductions from Utah. Clarification text was added to Section XX.D(6)(c) and (d) in response to comments received. All references to Appendix E have been replaced with Appendix B. Additional changes were made for cleanup purposes. (DAR NOTE: This change in proposed rule has been filed to make additional changes to a proposed amendment that was published in the July 1, 2008, issue of the Utah State Bulletin, on page 34. Underlining in the rule below indicates text that has been added since the publication of the proposed rule mentioned above; strike-out indicates text that has been deleted. You must view the change in proposed rule and the proposed amendment together to understand all of the changes that will be enforceable should the agency make this rule effective.)

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Subsections 19-2-104(1)(a) and 19-2-104(3)(e)

This rule or change incorporates by reference the following material:

State Implementation Plan Section XX, Regional Haze (September 3, 2008)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

No costs or savings are anticipated with this rule change. No new requirements were created with this rule change that impact the state budget.

local governments:

No costs or savings are anticipated with this rule change. No new requirements were created with this rule change that impact local government.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

Small Business: No costs or savings are anticipated with this rule change. No new requirements were created with this rule change that impact small businesses. Other Persons: No costs or savings are anticipated with this rule change. No new requirements were created with this rule change that impact other persons.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

No costs are anticipated with this rule change. No new requirements were created with this rule change.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

Section R307-110-28 was amended to accurately state the adoption date of the Regional Haze SIP by the board. The revisions to the Regional Haze SIP address issues that arose during the public comment period. No costs or savings are anticipated with this rule change. No new requirements were created with this rule change. Rick Sprott, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Environmental Quality
Air Quality
150 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3085

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Kimberly Kreykes at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4042, by FAX at 801-536-4099, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

This rule may become effective on:

11/07/2008

Authorized by:

Bryce Bird, Planning Branch Manager

RULE TEXT

R307. Environmental Quality, Air Quality.

R307-110. General Requirements: State Implementation Plan.

R307-110-28. Regional Haze.

The Utah State Implementation Plan, Section XX, Regional Haze, as most recently amended by the Utah Air Quality Board on September 3, 2008, pursuant to Section 19-2-104, is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of these rules.

 

KEY: air pollution, PM10, PM2.5, ozone

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2008

Notice of Continuation: March 15, 2007

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-2-104(3)(e)