Chapter 3745-18 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) contains the requirements for the prevention of emissions of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere from fuel-burning and process equipment. The rules are part of Ohio’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the attainment and maintenance of the Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as required by the Clean Air Act (CAA).
What step is this in the rulemaking process?
This step in Ohio EPA’s rulemaking process, required by Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 121.39, is called Interested Party Review. During this step, the Agency makes available draft rules for interested parties for review and comment. This step occurs after the Early Stakeholder Outreach comment period.
What changes are being considered?
Ohio EPA performed a general review of the rules in this chapter to fulfill the requirements of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 106.03 and 106.031 (5-year review). As a result of the review, Ohio EPA has determined that these rules remain necessary and are in need of several updates. These changes involve revisions to emission limitations for specific facilities in Washington County, Jefferson County, and Seneca County, necessary to attain and maintain compliance with the 2010 1-hour SO2 NAAQS. Other amendments include reorganizing the incorporation by reference section to conform to new agency formatting, updating applicable publication dates, and facility information. Ohio EPA is also proposing to rescind two rules for counties with permanently shut-down sources regulated by this chapter, as the rules are no longer necessary. We are recommending no changes to OAC rules 3745-18-77 and 3745-18-85.
Interested Party Review — Sulfur Dioxide Regulations - OAC Chapter 3745-18
What does OAC Chapter 3745-18 cover?
Chapter 3745-18 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) contains the requirements for the prevention of emissions of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere from fuel-burning and process equipment. The rules are part of Ohio’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the attainment and maintenance of the Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as required by the Clean Air Act (CAA).
What step is this in the rulemaking process?
This step in Ohio EPA’s rulemaking process, required by Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 121.39, is called Interested Party Review. During this step, the Agency makes available draft rules for interested parties for review and comment. This step occurs after the Early Stakeholder Outreach comment period.
What changes are being considered?
Ohio EPA performed a general review of the rules in this chapter to fulfill the requirements of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 106.03 and 106.031 (5-year review). As a result of the review, Ohio EPA has determined that these rules remain necessary and are in need of several updates. These changes involve revisions to emission limitations for specific facilities in Washington County, Jefferson County, and Seneca County, necessary to attain and maintain compliance with the 2010 1-hour SO2 NAAQS. Other amendments include reorganizing the incorporation by reference section to conform to new agency formatting, updating applicable publication dates, and facility information. Ohio EPA is also proposing to rescind two rules for counties with permanently shut-down sources regulated by this chapter, as the rules are no longer necessary. We are recommending no changes to OAC rules 3745-18-77 and 3745-18-85.
What if I have questions?
These rules can be found on Ohio EPA’s website for electronic downloading at: DAPC Interested Party Review | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency or contact Olivia DiGiovine, 614-974-2112, Olivia.digiovine@epa.ohio.gov.
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