No. 41222 (5-year Review): Rule R307-327. Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas:Petroleum Liquid Storage

DAR File No.: 41222
Filed: 01/27/2017 09:09:12 AM

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:

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." Rule R307-327 does this by requiring that petroleum refineries have measures in place to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds, a precursor to ozone, from their large storage tanks.

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 written comments 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:

The rule is required under the state implementation plan for ozone, incorporated by reference under Section R307-110-13. The plan is also required by Section 110 of the Clean Air Act. The rule is a necessary for the Utah's State Implementation Plan to meet federal ozone standards. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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:

• Ryan Stephens at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4419, by FAX at 801-536-0085, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/27/2017

Authorized by:

Bryce Bird, Director

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