WSR 11-17-117

PROPOSED RULES

BENTON CLEAN AIR AGENCY


[ Filed August 23, 2011, 1:31 p.m. ]

     Original Notice.

     Proposal is exempt under RCW 70.94.141.

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Regulation 1, the changes are primarily housekeeping items such as updating outdated references to WACs and/or RCWs. Also, making the document easier to read and clarifying language, updating agency name per board approval in 2007.

     Hearing Location(s): Benton Clean Air Agency, 526 South Clodfelter Road, Kennewick, WA 99336, on October 27, 2011, 5:00 p.m.

     Date of Intended Adoption: October 27, 2011, or later.

     Submit Written Comments to: Sherrie Bowers, 526 South Clodfelter Road, Kennewick, WA 99336, e-mail sbow@bcaa.net, fax (509) 783-1304, by October 10, 2011.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact 711 relay, or contact Sherrie Bowers, [see] above.

     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The changes are primarily housekeeping items such as:


Updating outdated references to WACs and/or RCWs.
Aligning language with the current RCWs and WACs.
Making the document easier to read and clarifying language, including clarifying definitions.
Updating agricultural burning rule and fees per changes already made to the WAC.
Updating agency name change.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: Current rules are out of date with the WAC and have incorrect references.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 70.94 RCW.

     Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 70.94 RCW.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Name of Proponent: Benton Clean Air Agency, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Robin Priddy, 526 South Clodfelter, Kennewick, (509) 783-1304.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Proposed changed [changes] strictly clarify existing regulation[s] and correct out of date references to RCWs and WACs, and align language with WAC changes in 2010.

     A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. Proposed changed [changes] strictly clarify existing regulation[s] and correct out of date references to RCWs and WACs, and align language with WAC changes in 2010.

July 5, 2011

Robin Priddy

Director

     Reviser's note: The material contained in this filing exceeded the page-count limitations of WAC 1-21-040 for appearance in this issue of the Register. It will appear in the 11-18 issue of the Register.

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