Environmental Quality, Air Quality

Rule R307-207

Emission Standards: Residential Fireplaces and Stoves

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 33435
Filed: 03/04/2010 07:59:29 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 R307-207 establishes visible emission from residential solid fuel burning devices and fireplaces. The Air Quality Board is required by Subsection 19-2-101(2) to "...achieve and maintain levels of air quality which will protect human health and safety...." In addition, Subsection 19-2-104(1)(a) allows the 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 enactment of this rule.

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

Rule R307-207 establishes visible emission standards necessary to control PM10 throughout Utah. In addition. this rule is a component of Utah's State 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:

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 jkarmazyn@utah.gov

Effective:

03/04/2010

Authorized by:

Bryce Bird, Planning Branch Manager