File No. 35787
This notice was published in the February 15, 2012, issue (Vol. 2012, No. 4) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Environmental Quality, Air Quality
Rule R307-343
Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: Emissions Standards for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations
Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation
DAR File No.: 35787
Filed: 02/01/2012 04:44:10 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:
Rule R307-343 regulates wood furniture manufacturers that have the potential to emit 25 tons or more of volatile organic compounds each year in any ozone nonattainment or maintenance area. Subsection 19-2-104(1)(a) authorizes 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 contaminants source. . ." Subsection 19-2-101(2) states "It is the policy of this state and the purpose of this chapter to achieve and maintain levels of air quality which will protect human health and safety. . ."
Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:
There have been no comments received on this rule 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:
Rule R307-343 limits the emissions of volatile organic compounds, a precursor to ozone, from wood furniture manufacturers in ozone nonattainment and maintenance areas. This rule is needed to ensure that emissions of air pollution do not harm public health. This rule outlines emissions standards for wood furniture manufacturing operations and should be continued. This rule is part of a proactive strategy to ensure that Salt Lake and Davis counties continue to meet the ozone standard. 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 QualityAir 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 mberger@utah.gov
Authorized by:
Bryce Bird, Director
Effective:
02/01/2012
Additional Information
The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull-pdf/2012/b20120215.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version.
For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Mark Berger at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4000, by FAX at 801-536-0085, or by Internet E-mail at mberger@utah.gov.