# Open Burning of Crop Residue State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality July 2011

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## Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. ........... 1

1.1. Background .................................................................................................................... .. 1

1.2. Public Comment, Hearing, and Authority ........................................................................ 1

2. Description of Temporary and Proposed Rule ........................................................................ 1

2.1. Spot and Baled Agricultural Residue Burn Permit .......................................................... 1

2.2. Propane Flaming Permit ................................................................................................... 2

2.3. General Provisions and Reporting Requirements ............................................................ 2

3. Effect of Temporary and Proposed Rule on Ambient Air Quality Protection in Idaho ......... 4

4. Request for U.S. Environmental Protection Ag ency Approval of this SIP Revision ............. 4

5. References .................................................................................................................... ........... 4

Appendix A: House Bill 40 Appendix B: Rule Docket Number 58-0101-1001 Appendix C: Public Comment



## List of Tables

Table 1. Rule change analysis fo r the open burning of crop residue (IDAPA 58.01.01.618–624) .............................................................................................. 5



## List of Figures

Figure 1. Visual estimation of 550 po unds of crop residue per acre ............................................... 3 Figure 2. Visual estimation of 790 po unds of crop residue per acre ............................................... 3Open Burning of Crop Residue State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision

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# 1. Introduction

This revision to Idaho’s State Implementation Pl an (SIP) is submitted pursuant to Section 110 of the Clean Air Act (42 USC § 7410).



## 1.1. Background

The new crop residue burning rules have been in effect since 2008. After the second year of burning under the new rules, it became apparent that some smaller crop residue burns could and should be regulated differently than large-scal e, high-fuel-content bu rns. This SIP revision addresses small fuel loading and small acreag e burns, including propane flaming, spot burns, burns of 1 acre or less, and broken bale burns.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ or Department) determined that the administrative requirements on both the grower and DEQ for these t ypes of burns were unnecessarily burdensome when compared to the mi nimal potential air quality impact. This SIP revision streamlines the administrative requireme nts for the growers and DEQ for these small burns while retaining the control measures ne cessary to ensure ai r quality protection.



## 1.2. Public Comment, Hearing, and Authority

DEQ initiated negotiated rulemaking in June 2010 to develop a streamlined process for small crop residue burns. The text of the rule was dr afted by DEQ in conjuncti on with a negotiating committee made up of persons having an interest in the development of this rule. Participants in this rulemaking included growers desiring to burn crop residue, members of the regulated community who may be subject to Idaho's air qua lity rules, special interest groups, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, tribes, public officials, and me mbers of the public who have an interest in the regula tion of air emissions.

During the negotiated rulemaking, a necessary change to the Statute authorizing the crop residue burning program was identified. House Bill 40, included as Appendix A, was drafted and approved by the Legislature and signed by Gove rnor Otter effective July 1, 2011. House Bill 40 amends the existing law relating to the open burni ng of crop residue to provide an exemption to the fee requirement for propane flaming, as defi ned by the Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho (IDAPA 58.01.01).

The resulting temporary rule was adopted by the DEQ Board of Environmental Quality on April 25, 2011. Pursuant to the Idaho Administra tive Procedures Act, the rule docket was published in the Administrative Bulletin as a temporary and proposed rule on June 1, 2011 (Idaho Code § 67-5221 and 67-5226). The complete rule docket is includ ed in Appendix B.



# 2. Description of Temporary and Proposed Rule

The temporary and proposed rule establishes a st reamlined process for small crop residue burns and alternative permitting methods.



## 2.1. Spot and Baled Agricult ural Residue Burn Permit

The spot and baled agricultural residue burn permit is an annual permit (based on the calendar year) that DEQ issues to the grower for his enti re farm (i.e., applies to multiple fields). The grower is required to submit a registration and fee. The permit will identify all the fields that areOpen Burning of Crop Residue State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision

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### 2 covered by the annual permit. The grower is allo wed to burn up to 1 acre or 2 tons of baled residue on any given designated burn day and no more than 10 acres or 20 tons of baled residue per year. DEQ will issue a physical permit to the grower that will include specific conditions in accordance with IDAPA 58.01.01.621.02. The grower must also comply with applicable general provisions and reporting require ments (see section 2.3 below).



## 2.2. Propane Flaming Permit

According to the temporary and proposed rule, the propane flaming permit only applies to the “use of flame-generating equipment to briefly apply flame and/or heat to the topsoil of a cultivated field of pre-emerged or plowed -under crop residue with less than 550 pounds of burnable, non-green residue per ac re.” The permit does not require any registration or fee to be submitted. The permittee is deemed to have a permit by rule if he or she complies with the general provisions and recordkeeping requireme nts listed in section 2.3 below. DEQ will not issue a physical permit for propane flami ng under the temporary and proposed rule.

DEQ used the “Picture your Residue” brochu re, published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Soil Conservation Service, to estimate pounds of re sidue per acre (USDA SCS 1992). Figure 1 depicts a wheat field with 550 pounds of residue per acre. A field with less

than this amount of residue would be allowed to be propane flamed under the propane flaming permit, while a field with more than this amount of residue would require a standard crop residue burning permit to be propane flamed. Figure 2 depi cts a field with greater than the 550 pounds of burnable, non-green residue per acre.



## 2.3. General Provisions and Reporting Requirements

The general provisions and reco rdkeeping requirements, as st ated in Section 624.04 in the temporary and proposed rule (Appendix B), apply to both the spot and baled agricultural residue burn permit and propane flaming permit and are included below.

General Provisions

 The permittee is responsible to ensure that adequate measures are taken so that the burn does not create a hazard for travel on a public roadway.

 Burning is not allowed if the proposed burn lo cation is within 3 mile s of an institution with a sensitive population and the surface wind speed wind speed is greater than 12 miles per hour or if the smoke is adversel y impacting or is e xpected to adversely impact an institution with a sensitive population.

 Burning shall not be conducted unless the Department has designated that day a burn day, which for the purposes of Section 624 may include weekends and holidays, and the permittee burns within the burn window provided on the Department’s website at www.deq.idaho.gov . Spot and baled agricultural resi due burns shall not smolder and create smoke outside of the designa ted time period burning is allowed.

Recordkeeping

 Permittees shall record the date, time fram e, type of burn, type of crop, and amount

burned on the data of the burn. Records of such burns shall be retained for 2 years and made available to the Department upon request.Open Burning of Crop Residue State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision

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### 3 Figure 1. Visual estimation of 550 pounds of crop residue per acre

Figure 2. Visual estimation of 790 pounds of crop residue per acreOpen Burning of Crop Residue State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision

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# 3. Effect of Temporary and Proposed Rule on Ambient Air Quality Protection in Idaho

DEQ conducted a rule change analysis (Table 1) to determine the effect of the temporary and proposed rule on air quality protec tion in Idaho. The rule change analysis compared the current open burning of crop residue rule to the tempor ary and proposed rule. DEQ evaluated whether a current requirement was still applicable. If a current requirement was changed or no longer applicable, DEQ evaluated the effect that cha nge had on daily and annual emissions and overall air quality protection.

The temporary and proposed rule only applies to spot or bale burning and propane flaming of fields with very little residue. The rule change does not result in an in crease in daily or annual emissions because the burns addressed by the te mporary and proposed rule would be conducted regardless of the rule change.

The control measure for all open burning of crop residue is the burn appr oval criteria, IDAPA 58.01.01.621.01. DEQ will be able to estimate the maximum amount of emissions from the burns permitted under the temporary and proposed ru le and incorporate thos e emissions into the burn approval criteri a (see Table 1 for details). This control measure is still applicable for the spot or bale burning and pr opane flaming of fields.

The administrative changes included in the temp orary and proposed rule will not result in an increase in daily or annual emissions (burns) nor affect the control measure (i.e., DEQ’s burn approval criteria) for the open bur ning of crop residue, as demonstrated by the rule change analysis (Table 1). Therefore, the temporary and proposed rule does no t affect ambient air quality protection in Idaho.



# 4. Request for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Approval of this SIP Revision

The information provided in this document, including House Bill 40 (Appendix A), the Rule Docket No. 58-0101-1001 (Appendix B), and the rule change analysis (Table 1), meets the requirements necessary to satisfy a SIP revision pursuant to Section 110 of the Clean Air Act.

This SIP revision has been conducted in accord ance with Idaho’s transparent crop residue burning program and resulted from an open negotia tion process. Under this SIP revision, control measures and daily and annual allowable emissi ons remain unchanged. Thus, DEQ requests that the U.S. Environmental Protection Ag ency approve this SIP revision.



# 5. References

USDA SCS (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service). 1992. Picture your residue. SCS Crop Residue Management Brochure. Washington, DC: USDA SCS.

SCS-CRM-02.Open Burning of Crop Residue State Implementation Plan (SIP) RevisionFINAL5Table 1. Rule change analysis for the open burning of crop residue (IDAPA 58.01.01.618–624)Current RuleTemporary and Proposed RuleChange in Daily andAnnual EmissionsSpot and Baled AgriculturalResiduePropane Flaming618. Permit By Rule, GeneralRequirements, Forms—All personsshall be deemed to have a permit byrule if they comply with all theprovisions of Section 618 through 623.No person shall conduct an open burnof crop residue without obtaining theapplicable permit by rule.618. (Modified)—Those personsapplying for a spot burn, baledagricultural residue burn, orpropane flaming permit shallcomply with the provisions inSection 624.618. (Modified)—Those personsapplying for a spot burn, baledagricultural residue burn, orpropane flaming permit shallcomply with the provisions inSection 624.This change isadministrative andhas no effect onemissions.619. Registration for Permit byRule—All burning of crop residue isrequired to receive a permit by ruleprior to burning. Applicant mustprovide location ofproperty; applicantinformation; plot plan; type, acreage,and fuel characteristics of residue;preventative measures; and date ofburning.624.02.a (New) Registration andFee Requirements—Annualregistration is required—limited to10 acres per year and 1 acre per day(624.02.a and b). Registrationincludes only location of propertyand applicant information.624.03 (New) Propane FlamingPermit—No registration isrequired.This change isadministrative andhas no effect onemissions.620. Registration Fee—Fees shall bepaid at least 7 days prior to theproposed burn date. Rule provides theaddress where fees shall be sent.620. (Modified)—Refers readers tosection 624.02.a for feerequirements for the spot and baledagricultural residue burn permit.624.02.a (New) Registration andFee Requirements—Nonrefundable fee of $20 paid atleast 14 days prior to the date of thefirst proposed burn.620. (Modified)—Refers readers tosection 624.02.a for feerequirements for the spot and baledagricultural residue burn permit.624.03 (New) Propane FlamingPermit—Not applicable—no fee isrequired for propane flaming.This change isadministrative andhas no effect onemissions.Open Burning of Crop Residue State Implementation Plan (SIP) RevisionFINAL6Current RuleTemporary and Proposed RuleChange in Daily andAnnual EmissionsSpot and Baled AgriculturalResiduePropane Flaming621. Burn Determination—Burning isallowed only if air quality levels are notexpected to exceed 75% of any nationalambient air qualitystandard and 80%of the 1-hour action criteria forparticulate matter.No change—this is still applicable. No change—this is still applicable. No change—this isstill applicable.01. Burn Approval Criteria—theDepartment shall consider thefollowing factors:Expected emissions of otherburnsProximity of other burnsMoisture content of residueMeteorological conditionsProximity to institutions withsensitive populationsProximity to public roadwaysProximity to airportsOther relevant factorsNo change—this is still applicable.This section identifies how DEQmakes burn decisions for allapproved crop residue burns. DEQwill be able to estimate themaximum amount of burning underthis permit from the number andlocation of permits issued underthis process. This estimate will beused when DEQ makes all burndecisions for open burning of cropresidue.No change—this is still applicable.This section identifies how DEQmakes burn decisions for allapproved crop residue burns. DEQwill be able to estimate themaximum amount of smokeproduced by propane flaming dueto the 550 lb/acre ofresidue loadinglimit. DEQ will account for theseexpected emissions when makingburn decisions for open burning ofcrop residue.No change—this isstill applicable.Open Burning of Crop Residue State Implementation Plan (SIP) RevisionFINAL7Current RuleTemporary and Proposed RuleChange in Daily andAnnual EmissionsSpot and Baled AgriculturalResiduePropane Flaming02. Notification of Approval—DEQprovides written notification ofapproval on its website with specificconditions.624.02. (New) Spot and BaledAgricultural Residue BurnPermit—Permittee will receive aphysical permit that is valid for thecalendar year of issuance. Thispermit will include therequirements included in621.02.a–d and will be posted onDEQ’s website.The permittee will not receivewritten approval for each individualburn; rather the permittee must burnon a designated burn day within thedesignated burn window and inaccordance with all requirementson their annual permit.Approval not required, thereforethis section is not applicable.This change isadministrative andhas no effect onemissions.622. General Provisions01. Burn Provisionsa.No burning on weekends, state orfederal holidays, orafter sunset orbefore sunrise624.04.c (New) Designated BurnDay—Permittee is allowed to burnon weekends and state or federalholidays if it is a designated burnday.624.04.c (New) Designated BurnDay—Permittee is allowed to burnon weekends and state or federalholidays if it is a designated burnday.No change in annualemissions—theseemissions wouldoccur on another day.b.Must burn on a designated burn day No change—this is still applicable. No change—this is still applicable. No change—this isstill applicable.c.Must have a portable form ofcommunicationNot required Not required This change isadministrative andhas no effect onemissions.d.Burning must occur in field whereresidue was generatedNo change—this is still applicable. No change—this is still applicable. No change—this isstill applicable.Open Burning of Crop Residue State Implementation Plan (SIP) RevisionFINAL8Current RuleTemporary and Proposed RuleChange in Daily andAnnual EmissionsSpot and Baled AgriculturalResiduePropane Flaminge.Limitations on Burning—Permitteeis required to extinguish fire orwithhold additional material unlessDEQ determines that the burn will nothave an adverse impact on institutionswith sensitive populations.624.04.b (New)—All burningunder this permit has the followingrequirements: “Burning is notallowed if the smoke is adverselyimpacting or is expected toadversely impact an institution witha sensitive population.”624.04.b (New)—All burningunder this permit has the followingrequirements: “Burning is notallowed if the smoke is adverselyimpacting or is expected toadversely impact an institution witha sensitive population.”There is no change tothis requirement. Thetemporary andproposed ruleprovides the sameprotection forinstitutions with asensitive population;therefore, no changein emissions.f.Training Sessions—Required everyfive yearsNo change—this is still applicable. No change—this is still applicable. No change—this isstill applicable.g.Air Stagnation or Degraded AirQuality—No burning under theseconditionsNo change—this is still applicable. No change—this is still applicable. No change—this isstill applicable.h.Allowable Forms of Open Burning No change—this is still applicable. No change—this is stillapplicable. No change—this isstill applicable.i.Additional Burn Permits No change—this is still applicable. No change—this is still applicable. No change—this isstill applicable.j.Reporting to Department—Postburnreports must include burn date, burnedacres, and locationof acres burned.624.05 (New) Recordkeeping—The following postburnrecordkeeping is required: date,time frame, type of burn, type ofcrop, and amount burned. This isrequired to be retained on site for2 years.624.05 (New) Recordkeeping—The following postburnrecordkeeping is required: date,time frame, type of burn, type ofcrop, and amount burned. This isrequired to be retained on site for2 years.This change isadministrative andhas no effect onemissions.k.Specific Conditions—The openburning of crop residue shall beconducted in accordance with thespecific conditions in the permittee’spermit by rule.(This requirement isadded in the temporary and proposedrule.)Applicable as added in thetemporary and proposed rule.Not required—these growers willnot receive a physical permit.This change isadministrative andhas no effect onemissions.Open Burning of Crop Residue State Implementation Plan (SIP) RevisionFINAL9Current RuleTemporary and Proposed RuleChange in Daily andAnnual EmissionsSpot and Baled AgriculturalResiduePropane Flaming02. Annual ReportNo change—this is still applicable. No change—this is still applicable. No change—this isstill applicable.03. Advisory CommitteeNo change—this is still applicable. No change—this is still applicable. No change—this isstill applicable.623. Public Notification01. Designation of Burn Days—DEQshall designate for a given county orairshed burn or no-burn days.No change—this is still applicable. No change—this is still applicable. No change—this isstill applicable.02. Posting on Website—DEQ shallpost daily on its website the followinginformation: daily burn decision bycounty; location and number of acrespermitted to be burned; meteorologicalconditions and any real-time air qualitydata; and a toll-freenumber to receiverequests for information.DEQ will post daily on its websitethe daily burn decision by county.This daily burn decision willinclude whether the given day is aburn day or not and the designatedburn window.All spot and baled agriculturalresidue permits will be posted onDEQ’s website.DEQ will post daily on its websitethe daily burn decision by county.This daily burn decision willinclude whether the given day is aburn day or not and the designatedburn window. A physical permit isnot issued for propane flaming.Therefore, no permit will be postedon DEQ’s website.This change isadministrative andhas no effect onemissions.03. E-Mail Update ServiceNo change—this is still applicable. No change—this is still applicable. 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# Appendix A: House Bill 40

# HOUSE BILL 40

Full Bill Information

Individual Links:

Bill Text Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note

H0040 by ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - Amends existin g law relatin g to the burnin g of crop residue to provide an exception to the imposition of a specified fee.

01/25 House intro - 1st rdg - to printing
01/26 Rpt prt - to Env
02/03 Rpt out - rec d/p - to 2nd rdg

02/04 2nd rd g - to 3rd rd g 02/08 3rd rdg - PASSED - 66-0-4

AYES -- Anderson, Andrus, Barbieri, Barrett, Ba teman, Bedke, Bell, Bilbao, Block, Bolz, Boyle, Buckner-Webb, Burgoyne, Chadderd on(Chadderdon), Chew , Collins, Crane, Cronin, DeMordaunt, Ellsworth, Eskridge, Gibbs(Wheeler), Guthrie, Hagedorn, Hart, Hartgen, Harwood, Higgins, Jaquet, Killen, King, Lacey, Lake, Luker, Marriott, McGeachin, McMillan, Moyle, Nesset, Nielsen, Nonini, Palmer, Patrick, Pence, Perry, Raybould, Ringo, Roberts, Rusche, Schaefer , Shepherd, Shirley, Simpson, Sims, Smith (30), Smith(24), Stevenson, Takasugi(Batt), Thayn, Thompson, Trail, Vander Woude, Wills, Wood(27), Wood(35), Mr. Speaker

NAYS -- None

Absent and excused -- Bayer, Black, Henderson, Loertscher Floor Sponsor - Harwood Title apvd - to Senate
02/09 Senate intro - 1st rdg - to Agric Aff
03/01 Rpt out - rec d/p - to 2nd rdg
03/02 2nd rdg - to 3rd rdg
03/03 3rd rdg - PASSED - 34-0-1

AYES -- Andreason, Bair, Bilyeu, Bock, Br oadsword, Cameron, Corder, Darrington, Davis, Fulcher, Goedde, Hammond, Heider, Hill, Keough, LeFavour, Lodge, Malepeai, McGee, McKague, McKenzie, Mortimer, Nuxoll, Pearce, Sc hmidt, Siddoway, Smyser, Stegner, Stennett, Tippets, To ryanski, Vick, Werk, Winder

NAYS -- None

Absent and excused -- Brackett Floor Sponsor - Nuxoll Title apvd - to House

03/04 To enrol
03/07 Rpt enrol - Sp signed
03/08 Pres signed

03/09 To Governor

03/10 Delivered to Governor on 03/09
03/11 Governor signed

Session Law Chapter 51

Effective: 07/01/11



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# Appendix B: Rule Docket Number 58-0101-1001Idaho Administrative Bulletin Page 64 June 2, 2010 - Vol. 10-6 

### IDAPA 58 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

58.01.01 - RULES FOR THE CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION IN IDAHO

DOCKET NO. 58-0101-1001

NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROMULGA TE RULES - NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING

AUTHORITY: In compliance with Section 67-5220, Idaho Code, and IDAPA 58.01.23, Rules of Administrative
Procedure Before the Board of Environm ental Quality, Sections 810 through 81 5, notice is hereby given that this agency intends to promulgate a rule and desires public participation before publishing a proposed rule. This rulemaking action is authorized by Sections 39-105, 39-107, and 39-114, Idaho Code.

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION: Those interested in participating in the negotiated rulemaking process are encouraged to attend the following meeting. For those who cannot participate by attending the meeting, information for submitting written comments is provided at the end of this notice.

MEETING SCHEDULE: The negotiated rulemaking meeting will be held as follows. Additional meetings may be scheduled if necessary. For information regarding particip ation by telephone or schedu ling of additional meetings, contact the undersigned. Requests to participate by telephone must be made by June 28, 2010.

PRELIMINARY DRAFT: By June 2, 2010, a preliminary draft of the rule can be obtained at http:// www.deq.idaho.gov/rules/air/58_0101_1001_negotiated.cfm or by contacting Paula Wilson at paula.wilson@deq.idaho.gov, (208)373-0418.

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The new crop residue burning rules have been in effect since 2008. Upon completion of the second year of burning under th e new rules, it became appare nt that some smaller crop residue burns could and should be regulated under the rules differently than those large scale high fuel content burns. This rulemaking docket will address small fuel burns including, but not limited to, mi nt blanching, spot burns, burns of 5 acres or less, broken bales, and 5 to 10 acre pasture burns. Burn approval criteria and general provisi ons may also be revised.

The text of the rule will be drafted by DEQ in conjunction with a negotiating committee made up of persons having an interest in the development of this rule. Farmer s desiring to burn crop residue, members of the regulated community who may be subject to Idaho's air quality rules as well as special interest groups, Idaho State Department of Agriculture, tribes, public officials, and members of the public who have an interest in the regulation of air emissions from sources in Idaho may be intere sted in participating in this rulemaking.

ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: For assistance on questions concerning this rulemaki ng, contact Martin Bauer at (208) 373-0440, martin.bauer@deq.idaho.gov.

For those who cannot participate by attending the scheduled meeting, written comments may be submitted by mail, fax or e-mail at the address belo w. Written comments on the preliminary dr aft rule must be received by July 7, 2010. For information regarding submission of written comm ents on subsequent drafts of the negotiated rule, to receive copies of submitted written comments, and to recei ve the most recent version of the draft negotiated rule, contact the undersigned.

Dated this 30th day of April, 2010.

Paula J. Wilson, Hearing Coordinator Department of Environmental Quality 1410 N. Hilton, Boise, Idaho 83706-1255 (208)373-0418/Fax No. (208)373-0481 paula.wilson@deq.idaho.gov 

### Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MDT

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Conference Room A 1410 N. Hilton, Boise, IdahoNegotiated Rule Making: [X] Yes 

## [1 No

Sign-in sheets attached

Costs To the Agency: This rule should reduce costs to the

agency as it is anticipated that smaller burns would not be subject to the full process under the current crop residue burning rules.
Costs To the Regulated Community: This rule should

reduce costs to the regulated community.

Relevant Statutes: Sections 39-1 05 and 39-107, Idaho Code, and
House Bill 40 (to be codified at Section 39-114, Idaho Code)

Idaho Code 

### § 39-107D Statement: This rule does not regulate an activity not regulated by the federal government, nor is it broader in

scope or more stringent than federal regulations.

Temporary Rule Justification: Pursuant to Section 67-5226(1)(c),
Idaho Code the Governor has found that temporary adoption of the
rule is appropriate in that the rules confers a benefit. Adoption of a temporary rule enables farmers with small crop residue bums to burn within a streamlined process under certain conditions. Adoption of Section 624 does not in itself authorize the open burning of crop residue in Idaho. Before burning under Section 624 can be conducted, several actions must take place, including development of

a revised State Implementation Plan (SIP) and approval of the SIP by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Prior to EPA SIP approval, those desiring to conduct spot burns, baled agricultural residue burns or propane flaming must obtain a permit by rule in
accordance with Sections 618 through 623. Contact DEQ before burning.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The following is a specific description,, if applicable, of any negative fiscal impact on the state general fund greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) during the fiscal year: Not applicable. Docket Number: 58-0101-1001 Public Notice
Effective Date: 7/1/Il

— ternDorarv rule Hearings: N/A 

## [ ]Yes 

## [1 No

Rules Title: Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho Locations and Dates: N/A Agency Contact and Phone: Mary Anderson, 373-0202 Written Comment Deadline: N/A

Descriptive Summary of Rule:

The new crop residue burning rules have been in effect since 2008. Upon completion of the

second year of burning under the new rules, it became apparent that some smaller crop residue burns could and should be regulated under the rules differently than those large scale high fuel content burns. This rule sets out provisions for obtaining spot bum, baled agricultural

residue burn, and propane flaming permits.

DEQ recommends that the Board adopt the rule, as presented under Docket No. 58-0101- 1001,as a temporary rule with an effective date of July 1,2011,

Rulemaking and Public Comment Summary

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### Temporary Rule 

## [] Necessary to protect public health, safety or welfare 

## [] Compliance with deadlines in amendments to governing law or federal programs [X] Conferring a benefit

Docket Number 58-0101-1001

Section Section Title Summary of Rule Changes Based on Public Comment

617 Crop Residue Disposal. N/A

618 Permit by Rule. N/A

619 Registration for Permit by Rule. N/A

620 Registration Fee. N/A

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# sooSa~>“StateofIdahoDEPARTMENTOFENVIRONMENTALQUALITYaBoardofEnvironmentalQuality1410NorthHilton,Boise,ID83706-1255,(208)373-0502C.L.“Butch”Otter,GovernorToniHardesty,DirectorDECLARATIONOFRULEMAKINGBYTHEBOARDOFENVIRONMENTALQUALITYADOPTIONOFTEMPORARYRULEDOCKETNO.58-0101-1001PursuanttotheauthoritygrantedtotheBoardofEnvironmentalQualityinTitle39,Chapter1,IdahoCode,andundertheprovisionsfortemporaryruleadoptioncontainedinSection67-5226,IdahoCode,IdeclarethatthefollowingrulesectionscontainedinIDAPA58.01.01,theRulesfortheControlofAirPollutioninIdaho,areherebyadoptedastemporaryrules.IDAPA58.01.01Section617ADOPTASPRESENTEDSection618ADOPTASPRESENTEDSection620ADOPTASPRESENTEDSection622ADOPTASPRESENTEDSection623ADOPTASPRESENTEDSection624ADOPTASPRESENTEDIherebycertifythatthisactionhasbeentakenincompliancewithTitie67,Chapter52,IdahoCode.NickPurdy,ChairmanSTATEOFIDAHOss.CountyofAdaOnthis2591dayofApril,2011,beforeme,theundersigned,aNotaryPublicinandforsaidState,personallyappearedNickPurdy,knowntometobethepersonwhosenameissubscribedtothewithininstrumentandacknowledgedtomethatheexecutedthesame.INWITNESSWHEREOF,Ihavesetmyhandandaffixedmyofficialsealthedayandyearinthiscertificatefirstabovewritten.NotaryPubli’for‘ahoResidingat:4,1Expires:~Idaho Administrative Bulletin Page 64 June 1, 2011 - Vol. 11-6 

### IDAPA 58 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

**58.01.01 - RULES FOR THE CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION IN IDAHO**

**DOCKET NO. 58-0101-1001**

**NOTICE OF RULEMAKING - TEMPORARY AND PROPOSED RULE**

EFFECTIVE DATE: The temporary rule is effective July 1, 2011.

AUTHORITY: In compliance with Sections 67-5221(1) and 67-5226(1), Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that the Board of Environmental Quality has adopted a temporary rule and the Department of Environmental Quality is commencing proposed rulemaking. This action is authorized by Sections 39-105 and 39-107, Idaho Code, and House Bill 40 (to be codifed at Section 39-114, Idaho Code).

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE: A public hearing concerning this proposed rule will be held as follows:

The hearing site(s) will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodation must be made no later than five (5) days prior to the hearing. For ar rangements, contact the undersigned at (208) 373-0418.

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The new crop residue burning rules have been in effect since 2008. Upon completion of the second year of burning under the new rules, it becam e apparent that some smaller crop residue burns could and should be regulated under the rules differently than th ose large scale high fuel content burns. This temporary/ proposed rule sets out provisions for obtaining spot burn, baled agricultural residue burn, and propane flaming permits.

Farmers desiring to burn crop residue, members of the regulated community who may be subject to Idaho's air quality rules as well as special interest groups, Idaho State Department of Agriculture, tribes, public officials, and members of the public who have an interest in the regulation of air emissions from sources in Idaho may be interested in commenting on this proposed rule. The proposed rule text is in legislative format. Language the agency proposes to add is underlined. Language the agency proposes to delete is struck out. It is these additions and deletions to which public comment should be addressed.

After consideration of public comments, DEQ intends to present the final proposal to the Board of Environmental Quality in October 2011 for adoption of a pending rule. The pending rule is expected to become final and effective upon adjournment of the 2012 legislative session if adopted by the Board and approved by the Legislature.

DEQ will submit the final rule to the United States Environmental Protection Agency to be included in the State Implementation Plan as required by Section 110 of the Clean Air Act.

TEMPORARY RULE JUSTIFICATION: Pursuant to Section 67-5226(1)(c), Idaho Code, the Governor has found that temporary adoption of the rule is appropriate in that the rule confers a benefit. Adoption of a temporary rule enables farmers with small crop residue burns to burn within a streamlined proces s under certain conditions.

Adoption of Section 624 does not in itself authorize the open burning of crop residue in Idaho. Before burning under Section 624 can be conducted, several actions must take place, incl uding development of a revised State Implementation Plan (SIP) and approval of the SIP by the U.S. Environmenta l Protection Agency (EPA). Prior to EPA SIP approval, those desiring to conduct spot burns, ba led agricultural residue burns, or propane flaming must obtain a permit by rule in accordance with Sectio ns 618 through 623. Contact DEQ before burning.

IDAHO CODE SECTION 39-107D STATEMENT: This rule does not regulate an activity not regulated by the 

### July 7, 2011, 3:30 p.m.

Department of Environmental Quality
Conference Room B 1410 N. Hilton, Boise, Idaho**DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Docket No. 58-0101-1001**  **Control of Air Pollution in Idaho Temporary and Proposed Rulemaking**

Idaho Administrative Bulletin Page 65 June 1, 2011 - Vol. 11-6 federal government, nor is it broader in scope or more stringent than federal regulations.

NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING: The text of the rule has been drafted based on discussions held and concerns raised during negotiations conducted pursuant to Section 67-5220, Idaho Code, and IDAPA 58.01.23.810-815. On June 2, 2010, the Notice of Negotiated Rulemaking was published in the Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Vol. 10-6, page 64 , and a preliminary draft rule was made available for public review. Meetings were held on June 30, August 10, and September 23, 2010. Several members of the public participated in this negotiated rulemaking process by attending the meetings and by submitting written comments. A record of the negotiated rule drafts, written public comments received, and documents dist ributed during the negotiated rule making process is available at http:// www.deq.idaho.gov/rules/air/58_0101_1001_temporary_proposed.cfm

.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE: Pursuant to Section 67-5229(2)(a), Idaho Code, the following is a brief synopsis of why the incorporation by reference is necessa ry: Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: The following is a specific description, if applicable, of any negative fiscal impact on the state general fund greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) during the fiscal year when the pending rule will become effective: Not applicable.

ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: For assistance on questions concerning the negotiated ru lemaking, contact Mary Anderson at (208)373-0202, mary.anderson@deq.idaho.gov

.

Anyone may submit written comments by mail, fax or e-mail at the address below regarding this proposed rule. DEQ will consider all written comments received by the undersigned on or before July 7, 2011.

DATED this 26th day of April, 2011.

Paula J. Wilson Hearing Coordinator Department of Environmental Quality 1410 N. Hilton/Boise, Idaho 83706-1255 (208)373-0418/Fax No. (208)373-0481 paula.wilson@deq.idaho.gov

THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF THE TEMPORARY RULE AND THE
PROPOSED RULE TEXT FOR DOCKET NO. 58-0101-1001

617. CROP RESIDUE DISPOSAL. The open burning of crop residue on fields where the crops were grown is an allowable form of open burning if conducted in accordance with Section 39-114, Idaho Code, and Sections 618 through 62 3 4 of these rules. (5-8-09) (7-1-11)T

618. PERMIT BY RULE.

01. General Requirements . All persons shall be deemed to have a permit by rule if they comply with all the provisions of Sections 618 through 62 3 4 . No person shall conduct an open burn of crop residue without obtaining the applicable permit by rule. Those persons applying for a spot burn, baled agricultural residue burn, or propane flaming permit shall comply with the provisions in Section 624. The permit by rule does not relieve the**DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Docket No. 58-0101-1001**  **Control of Air Pollution in Idaho Temporary and Proposed Rulemaking**

Idaho Administrative Bulletin Page 66 June 1, 2011 - Vol. 11-6 applicant from obtaining all other required permits and approvals required by other state and local fire agencies or permitting authorities. (5-8-09) (7-1-11)T

02. Forms . The Department shall provide the appropriate forms to complete the permit by rule. Forms may be available at the Department offices or on the Department website . (5-8-09)

**(BREAK IN CONTINUITY OF SECTIONS)**

620. REGISTRATION FEE.

01. Payment of Fee . The permit by rule registration fee set out in Section 39-114, Idaho Code, shall be paid in its entirety at least seven (7) days prior to the proposed burn date. See also Subsection 624.02.a. for registration and fee requirements for burning under a spot and baled agricultural residue burn permit. The permit by rule registration form and fee should be sent to:

Crop Residue Burning Registration Fees
Fiscal Office Idaho Department of Environmental Quality 1410 N. Hilton, Boise, ID 83706-1255 (5-8-09) (7-1-11)T

02. Effect of Payment . Payment of the registration fee does no t imply authorization or approval to
burn. (5-8-09)

**(BREAK IN CONTINUITY OF SECTIONS)**

622. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

01. Burn Provisions . All persons in Idaho intending to dispose of crop residue through burning shall abide by the following provisions: (5-8-09)

a. Burning Prohibitions. Burning of crop residue shall not be conducted on weekends, federal or state holidays, or after sunset or before sunrise; (5-8-09)

b. Designated Burn Day. Burning of crop residue sh all not be conducted unless the Department has designated that day a burn day and the permittee has recei ved individual appr oval specifying the conditions under which the burn may be conducted; (5-8-09)

c. Portable Form of Communication. The person conducting the burning must have on their possession a portable form of communication such as a ce llular phone or radio of compatible frequency with the Department in order to receive burn approval information or information that might re quire measures to withhold additional material such that the fire burns down; (5-8-09)

d. Location of Field Burning. Open burning of crop residue shall be conducted in the field where it was generated; (5-8-09)

e. Limitations on Burning. When required by the conditions of the notice of approval to burn, the permittee burning in proximity to institutions with sensitive populations shall immediately extinguish the fire or withhold additional material such that the fire burns down, unless the Department determines that the burn will not have an adverse impact on such institutions; (5-8-09)

f. Training Session. All persons intending to burn crop residue shall attend a crop residue burning training session provided by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality or the Idaho State Department of**DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Docket No. 58-0101-1001**  **Control of Air Pollution in Idaho Temporary and Proposed Rulemaking**

Idaho Administrative Bulletin Page 67 June 1, 2011 - Vol. 11-6 Agriculture and shall attend a crop residue disposal re fresher training session every five (5) years; (5-8-09)

g. Air Stagnation or Degraded Air Quality. All field burning shall be prohibited when the Department issues an air quality forecast and caution, alert, warning or emergency as identified in Section 552 of these rules; (5-8-09)

h. Allowable Forms of Open Burning. The use of rebu rn machines, propane flamers, or other portable devices to ignite or reignite a field for the purposes of crop residue burning shall be considered an allowable form of open burning. Tires and other restricted material described in Subsection 603.01, of this rule, are not allowed for ignition of fields; (5-8-09)

i. Additional Burn Permits. All persons intending to burn crop residue shall obtain any additional applicable permits from federal, state or local fire control authorities prior to receiving approval from the Department to burn crop residue; and (5-8-09)

j. Reporting to the Department. All persons burning crop residue shall report to the Department the date burning was conducted, the actual number and location of acres burned, and other information as required by the Department. The Department may restrict further burn ing by a permittee until completed burns are reported. (5-8-09)

k. Specific Conditions. The open burning of crop re sidue shall be conducted in accordance with the specific conditions in the permittee’s permit by rule. (7-1-11)T

02. Annual Report . The Department shall develop an annual re port that shall include, at a minimum, an analysis of the causes of each exceedan ce of a limitation in Section 621 of this rule, if any, and an assessment of the circumstances associated with any reported endangerment to human health associated with a burn. The report shall include any proposed revisions to these rules or the Crop Residue Operating Guide deemed necessary to prevent
future exceedances. (5-8-09)

03. Advisory Committee . The Department will assemble an advisory committee consisting of representatives from environmental organizations, farming organizations, health organizations, tribal organizations, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, and others to discuss open burning of crop residue issues. (5-8-09)

623. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION.

01. Designation of Burn Days . The Director or his designee shall designate for a given county or airshed within a county burn or no-burn days. (5-8-09)

02. Posting on Website . The Department shall post daily on its website (www.deq.idaho.gov) : (5-8-09) (7-1-11)T

a. Whether a given day is a burn or no-burn day; (5-8-09)

b. The location and number of acres permitted to be burned; (5-8-09)

c. Meteorological conditions and any real time ambient air quality monitoring data; and (5-8-09)

d. A toll-free number to receive requests for information (1-800-345-1007)

. (5-8-09) (7-1-11)T

03. E-Mail Update Service . The Department shall provide an opportunity for interested persons to sign up to receive automatic e-mail updates for informat ion regarding the open burning of crop residue. (5-8-09)

624. (RESERVED) SPOT BURN, BALED AGRICULTURAL RESIDUE BURN, AND PROPANE FLAMING PERMITS

. Note: Adoption of Section 624 does not in itself authori ze the open burning of crop residue in Idaho. Before**DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Docket No. 58-0101-1001**  **Control of Air Pollution in Idaho Temporary and Proposed Rulemaking**

Idaho Administrative Bulletin Page 68 June 1, 2011 - Vol. 11-6 burning under Section 624 can be conducted, several actio ns must take place, including development of a revised State Implementation Plan (SIP) and approval of the SIP by the U.S. Environmental Prot ection Agency (EPA). Prior to EPA SIP approval, those desiring to conduct spot burns, baled agricultural residue burns, or propane flaming must obtain a permit by rule in accordance with Sectio ns 618 through 623. Contact DEQ before burning. (7-1-11)T

01. Applicability

. (7-1-11)T

a. Spot Burn. A spot burn includes no more than one (1) acre of evenly distributed crop residue or two (2) tons of piled crop residue. The open burning of weed patches, spots of heavy residue, equipment plugs and dumps, pivot corners of fields, and pastures may constitute a spot burn. Spot burn does not include the open burning of wind

rows. (7-1-11)T

b. Baled Agricultural Residue Burn. An open burn used to dispose of broken, mildewed, diseased, or otherwise pest-ridden bales still in the field where they were generated. (7-1-11)T

c. Propane Flaming. The use of flame-generating equi pment to briefly apply flame and/or heat to the topsoil of a cultivated field of pre-emerged or plowed-under crop residue with less than five hundred fifty ( 550 ) pounds of burnable, non-green residue per acre in order to control diseases, insects, pests, and weed emergence. (7-1-11)T

02. Spot and Baled Agricultural Residue Burn Permit

. (7-1-11)T

a. Registration and Fee Requirements

. Any person applying for a spot and baled agricultural residue burn permit under Section 624 shall provide the registration information listed in Subsections 619.01 and 619.02 and pay a nonrefundable fee of twenty dollars ($20) to the Department (see Section 620) at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date the applicant proposes to co nduct the first burn of the calendar year. (7-1-11)T

b. Term and Acreage . A spot and baled agricultural residue burn permit is valid for the calendar year in which it is issued and is good for a cumulative total of no more than ten (10) acres of spots and/or equivalent piled or baled agricultural residue during the year and no more than one (1) acre of spots and/or equivalent piled or baled agricultural residue per day. Two (2) tons of piled or baled agricultural residue is assumed to be equivalent to one ( 1 )

acre. (7-1-11)T

03. Propane Flaming Permit

. Persons conducting propane flaming as defined under Subsection 624.01.c. shall be deemed to have a permit by rule if they comply with the applicable provisions in Subsections
624.04 and 624.05. (7-1-11)T

04. General Provisions

. All persons intending to burn under Section 624 shall comply with the provisions of Subsections 622.01.c., 622.01.d., 622.01.f., through 622.01.i., and 622.01.k. in addition to the following: (7-1-11)T

a. The permittee is responsible to ensure that adequate measures are taken so the burn does not create a hazard for travel on a public roadway. (7-1-11)T

b. Burning is not allowed if the proposed burn location is within three (3) miles of an institution with a sensitive population and the surface wind speed is greater than twelve (12) miles per hour or if the smoke is adversely impacting or is expected to adversely impact an institution with a sensitive population. (7-1-11)T

c. Designated Burn Day. Burning shall not be conducted unless the Department has designated that day a burn day, which for purposes of Section 624 may include weekends and holidays, and the permittee burns within the burn window provided on the Department’s website at www.deq.idaho.gov . Spot and baled agriculture residue burns shall not smolder and create smoke outside of the designated time period burning is allowed. (7-1-11)T

05. Recordkeeping . Permittees shall record the date, time frame, type of burn, type of crop, and
amount burned on the date of the burn. Records of such bu rns shall be retained for two (2) years and made available to the Department upon request. (7-1-11)T**DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Docket No. 58-0101-1001**  **Control of Air Pollution in Idaho Temporary and Proposed Rulemaking**

Idaho Administrative Bulletin Page 69 June 1, 2011 - Vol. 11-6Open Burning of Crop Residue State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision

FINAL 

# Appendix C: Public CommentOpen Burning of Crop Residue State Implementation Plan (SIP) Revision

FINAL



### The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) provided the public with reasonable notice and a public hearing on this State Impl ementation Plan revision. Legal notice announcing a public comment period of June 1–July 7, 2011 , with a public hearing on July 7, 2011, was posted in the following major newspapers throughout the state on June 1, 2011:

 Coeur d’Alene Press—Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

 Times News—Twin Falls, Idaho

 Post Register—Idaho Falls, Idaho

 Idaho Statesman—Boise, Idaho

 Idaho State Journa l—Pocatello, Idaho

 Lewiston Tribune—Lewiston, Idaho

Included in this appendix is a copy of the lega l notice posted in the Co eur d’Alene Press. All legal notices contained the same language. DEQ also posted a news release (also included in this appendix) on DEQ’s website on June 1, 2011, a nnouncing the public comment period and public hearing. DEQ held a public hearing on July 7, 2011. The Certificate of Hear ing and sign-in roster

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## DEQ seeks comment on proposed revision to state air quality plan for crop residue burning impacting small crop burns

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking public
comment on a proposed revision to the air quality State Implementation Plan (SIP) that would streamline the requirements under which small crop residue
burns may be conducted in Idaho.

"In the two-plus years that our crop residu e burning rules have been in effect, it
has become apparent that the requirem ents are unnecessarily burdensome for small-scale crop residue burns compared to the potential impact of this type of burning on air quality," said DEQ’s Smoke Management Program Coordinator Mary Anderson.

"Our goal is to streamline the administrative requirements for growers and DEQ while retaining the control measures necessa ry to ensure air quality protection,"

she said.

A public hearing on the proposed SIP revision will be held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 7, at DEQ’s State Office, 1410 N. Hilton, Boise.

The proposed SIP revision addresses small fuel-loading and small acreage burns including propane flaming, spot burns, burns of one acre or less, and broken

bales.

Growers conducting spot or bale burns would be allowed to obtain one permit per calendar year for a flat fee, which would allow them to burn a limited number of acres or bales on any designated burn day throughout the year.

Growers conducting propane flaming on fields with less than 550 pounds of residue per acre would not be required to obtain a physical permit, but would be required to follow the rules and burn only on a designated burn days.

Air quality conditions and proximity to institutions with sensitive populations
such as schools and hospitals would still have to be considered before smallscale burns would be authorized.

Changes to the SIP also must be reviewed and approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency before taking effect.

The proposed SIP revision can be viewed at DEQ’s State Office in Boise, DEQ regional offices in Boise, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, Pocatello and Twin Falls, and on DEQ’s website (download at right).

For technical information on the proposed SIP revision, contact Mary Anderson, DEQ Air Quality Division, at (208) 373-0202 or mary.anderson@deq.idaho.gov

.

Submit written comments by 5 p.m. MDT, Thursday, July 7, 2011, on DEQ’s website or by mail, fax, or email to:

Faye Weber

Idaho DEQ State Office
Air Quality Division

1410 N Hilton

Boise, ID 83706 Fax: (208) 373-0340

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7/11/2011 htt p ://www.de q .idaho. g ov/news-archives/2011/ j une/ai r -crb-si p -revision-060111.as p xCERTIFICATEOFHEARINGSUBJECTRulesfortheControlofAirPollutioninIdaho,DocketNo.58-0101-1001andProposedRevisiontoStateImplementationPlan(SIP)LOCATION:DEQConferenceCenter,1410N.Hilton,Boise,IdahoHEARINGDATE:July7,2011Theundersigneddesignatedhearingfacilitatorherebycertifiesthatonthe7thdayofJuly,2011,apublichearingwasheldontheRulesfortheControlofAirPollutioninIdaho,DocketNo.58-0101-1001,andtheproposedrevisiontotheStateImplemenationPlan(SIP)attheDEQconferencecenterinBoise,Idaho.Thehearingcommencedat3:30p.m.andwasadjournedat4:00p.m.Membersofthepublicattendedthehearingbutdidnotwishtopresentoraltestimony.NoticeofthishearingappearedintheIdahoAdministrativeBulletin,asrequiredbyIdahoCodeSection67-5221,onJune1,2011.NoticeofthishearingalsoappearedintheCoeurd’AlenePress,IdahoStateJournal,IdahoStatesman,LewistonMorningTribune,PostRegister,andTimesNewsonJune1,2011.Thesepublicationsweretimelymadeandothernecessarynoticerequirementshavebeenmet.DATEDthis~dayofJuly,2011.PaulaJ.~lsonHearingFacilitatorCERTIFICATEOFHEARING~1UN-1NNUSTERFORPUBLICHEARINGRulesfortheControlofAirPollutioninIdaho,DOCKETNOS.58-0101-1102and58-0101-1001andProposedRevisiontotheIdahoStateImplementationPlan(SIP)LOCATION:DEQConferenceCenter,1410N.Hilton,Boise,IdahoDATE:July7,2011rc~PA/P4t~â~nqNAMEANDE-MAILORGANIZATIONDoyouwishDoyouwishtoDoyouwishADDRESSREPRESENTEDtocommentOflcommentontoCommentRuleDocketRuleDocketon(PLEASEPRINT)(IFANY)5801011102?58-0101-1001?ProposedSIPçet~s&D~~cchl/cfl74—’~Revision?~44f’Jc:~AN~Pb~~4*UJafrbS2AJa‘tie00/VOA&y4~d~o~VE&tc’ov/~~‘tbJIo~(ni~A~~1JCL-AJ~