From: BAILEY Mark
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2014 3:39 PM
To: SEN Whitsett
Cc: ALDRICH Greg; PAPISH Uri; MASON Palmer; HAYES-GORMAN Linda; OLIPHANT Margaret; INAHARA Jill
Subject: Draft Air Quality Rules Public Comment Period Extended
The Honorable Senator Whitsett:
DEQ received a request to extend the public comment period for the proposed air quality permitting, Heat Smart, and gasoline dispensing facility updates, which had been scheduled to close on July 31, 2014. DEQ is extending the public comment period for this rulemaking until Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. to provide additional time for comment.
In addition, DEQ received a request to increase opportunities for people to attend public hearings. DEQ added Springfield and Pendleton to the July 16, 2014 public hearings.
Please click here to view the rulemaking documents. If you have questions or comments, please contact Jill Inahara at inahara.jill@deq.state.or.us or 503-229-5001.
Sincerely,
Mark W. Bailey
Eastern Region Air Quality Manager
ODEQ-Bend
cc: Greg Aldrich, DEQ
Uri Papish, DEQ
Palmer Mason, DEQ
Linda Hayes-Gorman, DEQ
Margret Oliphant, DEQ
Jill Inahara, DEQ
From: BAILEY Mark
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 4:30 PM
To: SEN Whitsett
Cc: ALDRICH Greg; PAPISH Uri; MASON Palmer; HAYES-GORMAN Linda; OLIPHANT Margaret; INAHARA Jill
Subject: Draft Air Quality Rules now out For Public Comment
June 17, 2014
Senator Whitsett
900 Court St. NE, S-111
Salem, Oregon 97301
The Honorable Senator Whitsett:
Thank you for meeting with DEQ and OHA on March 5, 2014 regarding air quality in Klamath Falls, Lakeview and Prineville. During our discussion, you expressed interest in DEQ’s upcoming rule-making, which includes provisions for industries located in areas with air quality challenges. I want to let you know that the proposed rules have been drafted and have been released for public comment. Information on how and where to comment are included at the bottom of this correspondence.
We spoke briefly about the rule proposal to create two new air quality designation areas, sustainment and reattainment. Changes concerning these two new designations can be found in the proposed rules under OAR 340-204-0300 through 340-204-0320. These proposed changes will provide flexibility for industrial sources in poor air quality areas to build and grow, while protecting and potentially improving air quality. The changes could also improve future economic development in both the Town of Lakeview and the City of Klamath Falls.
Following is the link to DEQ’s rulemaking website: http://www.oregon.gov/deq/RulesandRegulations/Pages/2014/AQPerm.aspx The website includes the rulemaking announcement, all public notice documents and information on how to submit comments. The deadline for public comment is July 31. If you have questions or comments, please call Jill Inahara at 503-229-5001 or email her at inahara.jill@deq.state.or.us.
Sincerely,
Mark W. Bailey
Eastern Region Air Quality Manager
ODEQ-Bend
cc: Greg Aldrich, DEQ
Uri Papish, DEQ
Palmer Mason, DEQ
Linda Hayes-Gorman, DEQ
Margret Oliphant, DEQ
Jill Inahara, DEQ