No. 41814 (Change in Proposed Rule): Section R307-101-2. Definitions

DAR File No.: 41814
Filed: 10/05/2017 12:45:16 PM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

This rule change is being done to add "pound/pound" which was left out of the definition of "VOC content" when it was originally proposed.

Summary of the rule or change:

The change adds "pound/pound" as a unit that can be used to calculate VOC content. (EDITOR'S NOTE: The original proposed amendment upon which this change in proposed rule (CPR) was based was published in the July 1, 2017, issue of the Utah State Bulletin, on page 91. 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 CPR and the proposed amendment together to understand all of the changes that will be enforceable should the agency make this rule effective.)

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Subsection 19-2-104(1)(a)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There is no cost or savings to the state budget as a result of this change because the change does not change the way the rule impacts the state.

local governments:

There is no cost or savings to local governments as a result of this change because the change does not affect the way the rule impacts local governments.

small businesses:

No cost or savings is expected for small businesses as a result of this change. The change is merely including a unit that can be used to calculate VOC content.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

Persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local government entities will not be impacted by this change because the rule does not apply to them.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There will be no added compliance costs because of this change. The change, adding "pound/pound" to the definition of VOC content, does not result in additional compliance costs because requirements of the rule otherwise remain unchanged.

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

No fiscal impact is expected as a result of this change. The change is just including a unit that can be used to calculate VOC content. The requirements of the rule otherwise remain unchanged.

Alan Matheson, Executive Director

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

Environmental Quality
Air QualityRoom Fourth Floor
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3085

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Mat Carlile at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4116, by FAX at 801-536-4136, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

This rule may become effective on:

12/01/2017

Authorized by:

Bryce Bird, Director

RULE TEXT

R307. Environmental Quality, Air Quality.

R307-101. General Requirements.

R307-101-2. Definitions.

Except where specified in individual rules, definitions in R307-101-2 are applicable to all rules adopted by the Air Quality Board.

 

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"Coating" means a material that can be applied to a substrate and which cures to form a continuous solid film for protective, decorative, or functional purposes. Such materials include, but are not limited to, paints, varnishes, sealants, adhesives, caulks, maskants, inks, and temporary protective coatings.

 

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"Composite vapor pressure" means the sum of the partial pressures of the compounds defined as VOCs.

 

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"VOC content" means the weight of VOC per volume of material and is calculated by the following equation in gram/liter (or alternately in pound/gallon, or pound/pound):

Grams of VOC per Liter of Material= Ws - Ww - Wes

Vm

Where:

Ws = weight of volatile organic compounds

Ww = weight of water

Wes = weight of exempt compounds

Vm = volume of material

 

KEY: air pollution, definitions

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: 2017

Notice of Continuation: May 8, 2014

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-2-104(1)(a)