RULES: Air Pollution Emergency Emission Control Action Program Rule
BEFORE THE OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Public Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Governing Ambient Air Quality and Emergency Episode Standards – Air Pollution Emergency Emission Control Action Program (OAC Rule 3745-25-04 and Appendix)
Notice is hereby given that the Director of Environmental Protection, under the authority of Sections 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code and in accordance with Chapter 119, proposes to amend the following rule of the Ohio Administrative Code:
3745-25-04: Air pollution emergency emission control action program
This rule address emergency episodes action plan regulations.
The purpose of this rule making is to correct the accidental omission of the appendix to OAC rule 3745-25094 during the previous 5- year review rulemaking. This rulemaking ensures the appendix is incorporated back into the rule.
Pursuant to Section 121.39 of the Ohio Revised Code, DAPC was required to consult with interested parties affected by the rules before the Division formally adopts them. On January 22, 2025, these rules went out for a 15-day review by interested parties. Please see the rule synopsis, available electronically at the web address below, for a complete summary of the proposed rule amendments.
Pursuant to Part D of Title I of the Clean Air Act, Ohio EPA is required to establish a state implementation plan (SIP) for the attainment and maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The above-mentioned rules and documents are a part of Ohio’s SIP and the proposed amendments will be submitted to USEPA as a modification of the SIP.
The public comment period will run until February 12, 2025. A public hearing on this proposed rulemaking will be held to consider public comments in accordance with Section 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code. Ohio EPA will be holding an in-person and virtual public hearing on the rules on May 7, 2025 at 10:30a.m. in Columbus, Ohio. The in-person hearing will be at the same time and date and will be located at Ohio EPA, Suite 700, 50 W. Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 in the Autumn (A) conference room. During the hearing, the public may submit written comments on the record about the proposed rules if participating virtually and verbally if participating in person.
Registration for the in-person hearing is not required. Citizens intending to give testimony at the hearing should notify the Ohio EPA Public Interest Center, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049, (614) 644-2160 or by emailing Dina.Pierce@epa.ohio.gov. Prior registration will ensure that registrants are heard ahead of those individuals who register at the hearing. Oral testimony may be limited to five minutes, depending on the number of persons testifying. All interested persons are entitled to attend or be represented and to present oral and/or written comments concerning the proposed rulemaking.
Written testimony may be submitted below through Smart Comment or can be emailed to DAPC-comments@epa.ohio.gov. Written comments may also be submitted to the Hearing Officer at the public hearing. Written testimony will receive the same consideration as oral testimony. All testimony received at the hearing or by close of business on May 7, 2025, will be considered by Ohio EPA prior to final action on this rulemaking proposal. Written comments submitted after this date may be considered as time and circumstances permit.
Questions regarding this rule package should be directed to Andrew Kollar, at the (DAPC), at (614) (644-4835).
To receive a copy of the proposed rules, please contact the DAPCreceptionist at (614) 644-4830. In addition, full copies of all proposed rules are available for review at any Ohio EPA district office and at the Ohio EPA central office. The proposed rules are also accessible on DAPC web page at DAPC Proposed Rules | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Notice is hereby given that the Director of Environmental Protection, under the authority of Sections 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code and in accordance with Chapter 119, proposes to amend the following rule of the Ohio Administrative Code:
3745-25-04: Air pollution emergency emission control action program
This rule address emergency episodes action plan regulations.
The purpose of this rule making is to correct the accidental omission of the appendix to OAC rule 3745-25094 during the previous 5- year review rulemaking. This rulemaking ensures the appendix is incorporated back into the rule.
Pursuant to Section 121.39 of the Ohio Revised Code, DAPC was required to consult with interested parties affected by the rules before the Division formally adopts them. On January 22, 2025, these rules went out for a 15-day review by interested parties. Please see the rule synopsis, available electronically at the web address below, for a complete summary of the proposed rule amendments.
Pursuant to Part D of Title I of the Clean Air Act, Ohio EPA is required to establish a state implementation plan (SIP) for the attainment and maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The above-mentioned rules and documents are a part of Ohio’s SIP and the proposed amendments will be submitted to USEPA as a modification of the SIP.
The public comment period will run until February 12, 2025. A public hearing on this proposed rulemaking will be held to consider public comments in accordance with Section 106.03 of the Ohio Revised Code. Ohio EPA will be holding an in-person and virtual public hearing on the rules on May 7, 2025 at 10:30a.m. in Columbus, Ohio. The in-person hearing will be at the same time and date and will be located at Ohio EPA, Suite 700, 50 W. Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 in the Autumn (A) conference room. During the hearing, the public may submit written comments on the record about the proposed rules if participating virtually and verbally if participating in person.
Citizens who want to participate virtually must register in advance for the meeting at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1510613974184371800
Registration for the in-person hearing is not required. Citizens intending to give testimony at the hearing should notify the Ohio EPA Public Interest Center, P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216-1049, (614) 644-2160 or by emailing Dina.Pierce@epa.ohio.gov. Prior registration will ensure that registrants are heard ahead of those individuals who register at the hearing. Oral testimony may be limited to five minutes, depending on the number of persons testifying. All interested persons are entitled to attend or be represented and to present oral and/or written comments concerning the proposed rulemaking.
Questions regarding this rule package should be directed to Andrew Kollar, at the (DAPC), at (614) (644-4835).
To receive a copy of the proposed rules, please contact the DAPC receptionist at (614) 644-4830. In addition, full copies of all proposed rules are available for review at any Ohio EPA district office and at the Ohio EPA central office. The proposed rules are also accessible on DAPC web page at DAPC Proposed Rules | Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
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