No. 39119 (5-year Review): Rule R307-306. PM10 Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas:Abrasive Blasting

DAR File No.: 39119
Filed: 02/05/2015 04:40:25 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:

This rule establishes requirements that apply to abrasive blasting operations in PM10 nonattainment and maintenance areas. Subsection 19-2-104(1)(a) allows 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 contaminant source."

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 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:

This rule outlines emission limits that help to ensure that industrial facilities are operating properly and emitting the least possible pollution to protect human health and the environment. This rule is also part of the EPA enforceable SIP and cannot be deleted without EPA approval. 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]

Effective:

02/05/2015

Authorized by:

Bryce Bird, Director

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