Utah Code § 19-2-109.6

Plantwide applicability limitation -- Publication of guidance required -- Report to
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(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Facility" means any building, structure, or installation that emits or may emit an air pollutant.
(b) "Plantwide applicability limitation" means the same as that term is defined in 40 C.F.R. Sec.
52.21.
(2) The director shall, in conformity with the 1990 Clean Air Act and implementing federal
regulations:
(a) develop written guidance on plantwide applicability limitations:
(i) consistent with the EPA's Guidance on Plantwide Applicability Limitation Provisions Under
the New Source Review Regulations Memorandum, dated August 4, 2020;
(ii) describing the benefits and advantages for a facility that may qualify for a plantwide
applicability limitation;
(iii) considering examples of relevant guidance materials published in other states; and
(iv) considering examples of relevant programs implemented in other states;
(b) make rules on plantwide applicability limitations in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah
Administrative Rulemaking Act:
(i) establishing an application procedure for obtaining a plantwide applicability limitation;
(ii) establishing the circumstances under which a plantwide applicability limitation may be
reopened and adjusted;
(iii) ensuring the division receives input from a facility when the facility's plantwide applicability
limitation is modified or reopened;
(iv) requiring public participation when a facility subject to a plantwide applicability limitation is
reopened; and
(v) in contrast to 40 C.F.R. Sec. 51.166(w)(10)(iv)(b), requiring the director to renew a plantwide
applicability limitation at the same level if the emissions level calculated upon renewal in
accordance with 40 C.F.R. Sec. 51.166(w)(6) is equal to or greater than 80% of the existing
plantwide applicability limitation level;
(c) publish the guidance described in Subsection (2)(a) on the division's website in a manner that
is easily accessible to members of industry and the public;
(d) identify any facilities in the state that may benefit from a plantwide applicability limitation and
share with the facilities the guidance described in Subsection (2)(a); and
(e) upon request by a facility, provide individual consultation on how to apply for a plantwide
applicability limitation.
(3) On or before November 30 of each year, the division shall submit a report to the Natural
Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee:
(a) detailing the status of facilities adopting a plantwide applicability limitation in the state,
including the number of plantwide applicability limitation applications approved and rejected;
and
(b) recommending improvements to the plantwide applicability limitation program.
(4) The division may make rules to implement the provisions of this section in accordance with Title
63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

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