No. 33434 (5-year Review): Rule R307-206. Emission Standards:Abrasive Blasting

DAR File No.: 33434
Filed: 03/04/2010 07:58:52 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:

Rule R307-206 sets forth performance standards and maximum concentration of contaminants allowed in the air for operations that clean or prepare a surface by forcefully propelling a stream of abrasive material against the surface. 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:

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:

This rule protects the health of citizens when abrasive blasting operations are underway and should be continued. In addition, this rule is a component of Utah's State Implementation Plan.

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:

• Joel Karmazyn at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4423, by FAX at 801-536-4099, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

03/04/2010

Authorized by:

Bryce Bird, Planning Branch Manager

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