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Infrastructure SIP PM 2.5
DEQ invites input on proposed permanent rule amendments to chapter 340 of the Oregon Administrative Rules.
DEQ proposal
See far right column to learn how to comment on this proposal. DEQ proposes the following changes to OAR 340, division number for
• Amend 340-200-004 to update the Oregon Clean Air Act State Implementation Plan
• Amend 340-202-0060(3) to incorporate the annual primary ambient air quality standard for PM 2.5
• Amend 340-250-0030(22) to include PM 2.5 in the definition of National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS)
Rulemaking goal
The goal of this rulemaking is to update its Clean Air Act State Implementation Plan to ensure DEQ has the authority to implement the current NAAQS for PM 2.5.
DEQ requests public comment through on whether to consider other options for achieving these rules’ substantive goals while reducing negative economic impact of the rule on business. DEQ’s statement of fiscal and economic impact is in the notice at: http://www.oregon.gov/deq/RulesandRegulations/Pages/201x Enter year/R.aspx.
Who does this affect?
The proposed amendment of Oregon Administrative Rule 340-200-0040 to incorporate the latest NAAQS for PM 2.5 into the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan does not add or remove any parties regulated by DEQ. However, it does reflect meeting a more restrictive test.
Attend a hearing
DEQ invites you to attend one of the public hearings listed below. The presiding officer will provide a brief overview of the proposal before inviting your spoken or written comment.
More information
The proposed rules and notice [Link]for this rulemaking are on DEQ rules and regulations web page. http://www.oregon.gov/deq/RulesandRegulations/Pages/201x/Rpm2.5standardupdate.aspx
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What has happened so far?
Documents used to develop proposal
DEQ relied on the following documents to consider the need for the proposed rules and to prepare the rulemaking documents.
• 2011 Oregon Title V Emissions Inventory (DEQ): Available upon request.
• TRAACS database query for large businesses (DEQ): Available upon request.
• 2013 Oregon Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan (DEQ): http://www.deq.state.or.us/aq/forms/2013AQMonNetPlan.pdf
• Infrastructure and Interstate Transport SIPS (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/airquality/urbanair/sipstatus/reports/or_infrabypoll.html
• Interstate Transport Technical Support Documents (EPA): http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-R10-OAR-2011-0446-0012
The notice [Link] lists documents that DEQ relied on to consider the need for the proposed rules and prepare the rulemaking documents. http://www.oregon.gov/deq/RulesandRegulations/Pages/201x/Rpm2.5standardupdate.aspx.
Rulemaking dates
Hearing locations
1. Thursday, July 16, 2015
5:00-6:00 p.m.
DEQ Headquarters, Room EQC B
811 SW 6th Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
Presiding Officer: DEQ staff
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Comment deadline
To consider comments on the proposed rules, DEQ must receive the comment by 4 p.m. on July 20, 2015.
What will happen next?
DEQ will prepare a written response to each comment or summary of similar comments received by the comment deadline. DEQ may modify the rule proposal based on the comments.
Comments or summary of comments and responses will become part of the DEQ staff report that will go to the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission for final decision.
Present proposal to the EQC
The Environmental Quality Commission is the board that reviews all proposed changes to division 340 of the Oregon Administrative Rules. The commission adopts, rejects, or adopts with changes, any proposed rule.
DEQ plans to take the completed draft proposal, including any modifications made in response to public comments to the commission for decision at its meeting in
If EQC approves the proposed rules and incorporating the amendments into the Oregon Clean Air Act State Implementation Plan under OAR 340-200-0040, DEQ will submit the revised state implementation plan to EPA.
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DEQ Headquarters
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