No. 30187: R307-405. Permits: Major Sources in Attainment or Unclassified Areas (PSD)

DAR File No.: 30187
Filed: 07/13/2007, 08:40
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:

Section 19-2-108 states that, "[t]he board shall require that notice be given to the executive secretary by any person planning to construct a new installation which will or might reasonably be expected to be a source or indirect source of air pollution or to make modifications to an existing installation which will or might reasonably be expected to increase the amount of or change the character or effect of air contaminants discharged..." Rule R307-405 implements the federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting program for major sources and major modifications in attainment areas and maintenance areas as required by 40 CFR 51.166. Subsection 19-2-104(3)(q) states that the Air Quality Board may meet the requirements of federal laws. Rule R307-405 is also required by Section VIII, Prevention of Significant Deterioration of the State Implementation Plan. This plan is required under the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7410 and 40 CFR 51.166.

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 R307-405 was amended once since its last review, under DAR No. 29796. No comments were received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Rule R307-405 is required by Section 19-2-108. Rule R307-405 is also required by Section VIII, Prevention of Significant Deterioration of the State Implementation Plan, which is incorporated by reference under Rule R307-110. This plan is required under the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7410 and 40 CFR 51.166. Without this plan, 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 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:

Mat E. Carlile at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4136, by FAX at 801-536-0085, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Cheryl Heying, Director