No. 39114 (5-year Review): Rule R307-204. Emission Standards:Smoke Management

DAR File No.: 39114
Filed: 02/05/2015 04:12:31 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:

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." Rule R307-204 protects the public health by controlling the release and impact of particulate pollution associated with prescribed and controlled fires in the State of Utah. Rule R307-204 also describes the operational procedures to follow when prescribed fires, wildland fires, or wildland fire use events take place on specific lands in Utah owned or managed by state and federal land management agencies. Rule R307-204 does not apply to agricultural activities specified in Section 19-2-114.

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

Since the last five-year review one comment was submitted by EPA that identified a typographical error. That error was corrected in an amendment to the rule in 2011 (DAR No. 34559).

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

Rule R307-204 protects the public health by controlling the release and impact of particulate pollution associated with prescribed and controlled fires in the State of Utah. Under Rule R307-204, prescribed fires requiring a burn plan cannot be ignited and wildland fire use events cannot be managed before the director approves or conditionally approves the burn request. Smoke has also become the dominant public complaint, further supporting the need for this regulation. Therefore, this rule should be continued. In addition, Rule R307-204 is a component of Utah's State Implementation Plan, and it cannot be deleted without EPA approval.

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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