No. 32353: R307-150. Emission Inventories

DAR File No.: 32353
Filed: 02/05/2009, 09:19
Received by: NL

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)(c) allows the Air Quality Board to make rules "...requiring persons engaged in operations which result in air pollution to...file periodic reports containing information relating to the rate, period of emission, and composition of the air contaminant...." Rule R307-150 implements that statute by specifying the sources that must submit information, the information that must be submitted, and the due date for submissions. Rule R307-150 meets the requirements of the federal Consolidated Emissions Reporting Rule, 40 CFR 51.30(e) (67 FR 39602).

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

Rule R307-150 was amended once since the last five-year review, September 2008 under DAR No. 31558. No comments where received on this amendment. No comments have been received 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 State of Utah is required under the federal Consolidated Emissions Reporting Rule, 40 CFR 51.30(e), to submit inventories of emissions from a variety of sources to the federal Environmental Protection Agency on a schedule specified in the federal rule. Rule R307-150 specifies the kinds of sources that must submit inventory information to the State in order to fulfill the State's responsibilities. In addition, the inventory information is required in order to determine the fees paid by sources subject to 40 CFR Part 70 and Rule R307-415, the Operating Permit Program, and for determining where emission reductions can be achieved if needed for Utah to remain in attainment of the federal health standards for air quality. Therefore, the 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 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]

Authorized by:

Cheryl Heying, Director