DAR File No. 39115
This notice was published in the March 1, 2015, issue (Vol. 2015, No. 5) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Environmental Quality, Air Quality
Rule R307-205
Emission Standards: Fugitive Emissions and Fugitive Dust
Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation
DAR File No.: 39115
Filed: 02/05/2015 04:29:09 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:
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...." Also, Subsection 19-2-109(2)(a) allows the Board to "establish emission control requirements by rule that in its judgment may be necessary to prevent, abate, or control air pollution that may be statewide or may vary from area to area, taking into account varying local conditions." Finally, Subsection 19-2-104(3)(e) allows the Board to "...prepare and develop a comprehensive plan or plans for the prevention, abatement, and control of air pollution in this state." Rule R307-205 protects the public health by reducing emissions from industries, gravel pits, constructions sites, haul trucks, mines, and tailings ponds, as authorized by the above statutes.
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 were 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:
Rule R307-205 reduces emissions from industries, gravel pits, constructions sites, haul trucks, mines, and tailings ponds. In addition, dust complaints make up a significant portion of complaints received by the Division of Air Quality. 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
Effective:
02/05/2015
Authorized by:
Bryce Bird, Director
Additional Information
More information about a Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation is available online.
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/2015/b20150301.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. For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules.