The Environmental Protection Commission has approved a proposed air quality rulemaking for formal public comment.
Summary of Proposed Rule Changes
The proposed amendments adopt updated federal new source performance standards (NSPS) and air toxics standards, also known as National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). Adopting EPA's amendments allows state rules to be consistent with federal regulations and provides certainty to affected businesses and other interested stakeholders. The proposed amendments also adopt minor corrections to federal test methods, a new hazardous air pollutant promulgated by EPA, and the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone.
Stakeholder Engagement
An informal public input on the draft rulemaking took place from August 16-31, 2022.
Public Comments and Public Hearing Information
The DNR will accept written public comments until 4:30 p.m. on December 5, 2022. Please direct written comments to Jessica Reese McIntyre by email to Jessica.ReeseMcIntyre@dnr.iowa.gov or by mail to Department of Natural Resources, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319.
A public hearing will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 1:00-2:00 pm. Shortly before the 1:00 start time, participants may access the hearing as follows:
Teleconference: 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 830 0204 4431; Passcode: 309132
Video Conference: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83002044431
To make comments at the public hearing, please email a request to Jessica Reese McIntyre prior to the hearing. Those who wish to make comments at the public hearing will be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of the proposed rulemaking.
Individuals with disabilities or limited English proficiency are encouraged to participate in all DNR activities, including submitting public comments. If a reasonable accommodation or language services are needed to participate, contact the Air Quality Bureau staff member listed or Relay Iowa TTY Service at 800-735-7942 in advance to advise them of your specific needs. DNR's language access and disability nondiscrimination plans are available at https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/Environmental-Justice.
Rulemaking Documents
Proposed Rulemaking (approved by the Commission on October 11, 2022).
The Notice of Intended Action will be published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on November 2, 2022, as ARC 6631C.
For more information, please contact Jessica Reese McIntyre by email at Jessica.ReeseMcIntyre@dnr.iowa.gov or by phone at 515-725-9547.