No. 35787 (5-year Review): Rule R307-343. Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas:Emissions Standards for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations

DAR File No.: 35787
Filed: 02/01/2012 04:44:10 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Rule R307-343 regulates wood furniture manufacturers that have the potential to emit 25 tons or more of volatile organic compounds each year in any ozone nonattainment or maintenance area. Subsection 19-2-104(1)(a) authorizes the Air Quality Board to make rules ". . . regarding the control, abatement, and prevention of air pollution from all sources and the establishment of the maximum quantity of air contaminants that may be emitted by any air contaminants source. . ." Subsection 19-2-101(2) states "It is the policy of this state and the purpose of this chapter to achieve and maintain levels of air quality which will protect human health and safety. . ."

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

There have been no comments received on this rule since the last five-year review.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Rule R307-343 limits the emissions of volatile organic compounds, a precursor to ozone, from wood furniture manufacturers in ozone nonattainment and maintenance areas. This rule is needed to ensure that emissions of air pollution do not harm public health. This rule outlines emissions standards for wood furniture manufacturing operations and should be continued. This rule is part of a proactive strategy to ensure that Salt Lake and Davis counties continue to meet the ozone standard. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

• Mark Berger at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4000, by FAX at 801-536-0085, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Bryce Bird, Director

Effective:

02/01/2012

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