No. 41634 (5-year Review): Rule R307-406. Visibility

DAR File No.: 41634
Filed: 05/15/2017 09:49:16 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:

Section 19-2-104 gives the Air Quality Board the power to control, abate, and prevent air pollution from all sources. Rule R307-406 helps control, abate, and prevent air pollution for the purpose of increasing visibility at Class I areas including Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands National Parks. Rule R307-406 is also required by Section XVII, Visibility Protection, of the State Implementation Plan. This plan is required under Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7410 and 40 CFR 51 subpart P.

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 written comments have been received about this rule since its 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 R307-406 is required by Section XVII, Visibility Protection, of the State Implementation Plan (SIP), which is incorporated by reference into the Utah Air Quality Rules under Rule R307-110. The SIP is required under Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7410 and 40 CFR 51 subpart P. Without the SIP, EPA would be required to impose a federal implementation plan. 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:

05/15/2017

Authorized by:

Bryce Bird, Director

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