Original Notice.

     Proposal is exempt under RCW 70.94.141(1).

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amend Regulation I, Section 3.03 (General Regulatory Orders).

     Hearing Location(s): Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, 1904 3rd Avenue, Suite 105, Seattle, WA 98101, on December 15, 2011, at 8:45 a.m.

     Date of Intended Adoption: December 15, 2011.

     Submit Written Comments to: Rob Switalski, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, 1904 3rd Avenue, #105, Seattle, WA 98101, e-mail robs@pscleanair.org, fax (206) 343-7522, by December 14, 2011.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact agency

receptionist, (206) 689-4010, by December 8, 2011, TTY (800) 833-6388 or (800) 833-6385 (Braille).

     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Provide authority for the Air Pollution Control Officer (or a duly authorized representative) to issue a federally enforceable order to limit emissions in response to a request from a source to do so, and allow modifications to previously adopted orders for this purpose, if requested by the source.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: The benefits of this proposal are more efficient and timely processing of source requested orders to limit emissions. Approval would be more closely linked to the public comment period and not the board schedule. It should also provide some time efficiencies for agency staff associated with decreased preparation of documentation for board packages and briefings.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 70.94 RCW.

     Statute Being Implemented: RCW 70.94.141.

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

     Name of Proponent: Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Steve Van Slyke, 1904 3rd Avenue, Suite 105, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 689-4052; Implementation and Enforcement: Laurie Halvorson, 1904 3rd Avenue, Suite 105, Seattle, WA 98101, (206) 689-4030.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. This agency is not subject to the small business economic impact provision of the Administrative Procedure Act.

     A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to local air agencies, per RCW 70.94.141.

November 2, 2011

Craig Kenworthy

Executive Director

REGULATION I, SECTION 3.03 GENERAL REGULATORY ORDERS

     (a) Purpose. The Board may, by regulatory order, apply to a specific source or sources any applicable provision of chapter 70.94 RCW or the rules adopted thereunder. In addition, federally enforceable regulatory orders that limit the potential to emit any air contaminant(s) pursuant to WAC 173-400-091 and modifications to such orders are issued under Section 3.03(f) of this regulation.

     (b) Public Involvement Process. The Board may issue a regulatory order after the following public involvement process has been completed:

     (1) Public notice of the proposed regulatory order shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the source that is the subject of the order is located. Notice shall also be sent to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator. The public notice shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

     (A) The name and address of the owner or operator and the source;

     (B) A brief description of the purpose of the proposed regulatory order and the requirements included in the proposed regulatory order;

     (C) The deadline for submitting written comments to the Agency; and

     (D) The opportunity for a public hearing if the Agency determines that there is significant public interest in the proposed regulatory order.

     (2) The initial public comment period shall be at least 30 days.

     (3) During the initial 30-day public comment period, any person may request a public hearing be held. Any such request shall be submitted in writing to the Agency, shall indicate the interest of the entity filing it, and describe why a hearing is warranted. The Agency may, at its discretion, hold a public hearing if it determines significant public interest exists. Any such hearing shall be held before a hearing officer and upon such notice and at a time and place as the Agency deems reasonable. The hearing officer shall hear testimony at the public hearing and prepare a written summary of the testimony received at the hearing. The Agency shall provide at least 30 days prior notice of any hearing. If a public hearing is held, the public comment period shall extend through the hearing date.

     (c) Board Action. The Board shall only issue a((n)) regulatory order under this section after:

     (1) The public comment period has ended;

     (2) Any public hearing scheduled has been held; and

     (3) The Board has considered all information and data related to the proposed regulatory order received by the Agency, including all written comments received and any summary of testimony prepared by the hearing officer.

     The Board shall take action on a proposed regulatory order at a Board meeting. Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, a((n)) regulatory order issued under this section shall be effective on the date the Board approves the regulatory order.

     (d) Appeals. Regulatory ((O))orders issued by the Board under this section may be appealed to the Pollution Control Hearings Board pursuant to Section 3.17 of Regulation I and RCW 43.21B.310.

     (e) Fees. When a ((general)) regulatory order is requested by an applicant, the Agency shall assess a fee of $4,000 to cover the costs of processing and issuing a ((general)) regulatory order under this section. The Agency shall also assess a fee equal to the cost of providing public notice in accordance with Section 3.03(b) of this regulation. These fees shall be due and payable within 30 days of the date of the invoice and shall be deemed delinquent if not fully paid within 90 days of the invoice.

     (f) When an applicant requests a federally enforceable regulatory order to limit the potential to emit any air contaminant or contaminants pursuant to WAC 173-400-091, or requests a modification to such an order, the Control Officer or a duly authorized representative may issue such order consistent with the requirements of WAC 173-400-091 and 173-400-171 and Section 3.03(e) above. Regulatory orders issued pursuant to this section are effective the day the Control Officer or representative approves the order and may be appealed to the Pollution Control Hearings Board pursuant to Section 3.17 of Regulation I and RCW 43.21B.310.

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