To be sent to interested parties Dec. 18 to:
• GovDelivery group: Rulemaking
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Subject: Proposal to incorporate Lane Regional Air Protection Agency rules into the State Implementation Plan
DEQ is proposing rules to incorporate LRAPA rules into the Oregon State Implementation Plan. This includes rules for open burning, permit streamlining, and permitting requirements including new source review and prevention of significant deterioration requirements for fine particulate pollution and greenhouse gases, and national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants. The LRAPA rules were adopted by the LRAPA Board of Directors and have been in effect in Lane County since their adoption.
DEQ is holding a public comment period beginning in December 2013 to incorporate relevant portions of the LRAPA rules as a modification to the Oregon State Implementation Plan. DEQ has authorized LRAPA to act as hearings officer on behalf of the EQC and accept for public comment. DEQ plans to bring the proposed rules to the EQC for consideration in March 2014.
There are three rule packages:
• Permitting requirements for NSR, PSD and national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants
DEQ will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule changes on Jan. 22, 2014 at 5:30 pm at 1010 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon 97477. Oral and written comments will be accepted at the hearing. Written comments may be submitted anytime to DEQ through the online comment forms accessible through the website or as described in the rule packages, but comments must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Jan. 27, 2014.