No. 37254 (5-year Review): Rule R307-224. Mercury Emission Standards: Coal-Fired Electric Generating Units

DAR File No.: 37254
Filed: 02/06/2013 04:07:49 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:

As specified in Subsection 19-2-104(3)(q), the Air Quality Board may "meet the requirements of federal air pollution laws." Nationwide reductions of mercury (Hg) emissions from certain coal-fired electric generating units are required by 40 CFR Part 60, subparts B and HHHH, and by the Designated Facilities Plan for coal-fired electric generating units, incorporated by reference at Section R307-220-5. Rule R307-224 regulates mercury emissions from any coal-fired electric generating unit as defined in 40 CFR 60.24.

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

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:

Rule R307-224 is required by 40 CFR Part 60, subparts B and HHHH. 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:

02/06/2013

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