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Chapter 173-400 WAC

On April 11, 2019, Ecology withdrew rulemaking to amend Chapter 173-400 WAC, General Regulations for Air Pollution Sources that establishes the regulatory framework to ensure healthy air quality in Washington and that we meet federal air quality standards.

The amendments would have:

  • Added an alternative sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission standard for sulfur recovery units at petroleum refineries to be applied during startup and shutdown.
  • Edited other sections to update contents, and increase clarity and readability.

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Rulemaking timeline

Timeline

Announcement phase (CR-101)

Filing date:
July 17, 2018


Announcement documents

Rule development phase

July 17, 2018 – April 11, 2019



Public input & involvement

Ecology's meetings with stakeholders
 
Date Documents Location
Wednesday
Sept. 12, 2018
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Agenda
Draft rule
Meeting summary
Draft work practice standard

 Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, Seattle (directions)
webinar
Tuesday
Oct. 16, 2018
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.		 Agenda
Draft rule
Meeting summary		 Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, Seattle (directions)
webinar
Thursday
Nov. 15, 2018
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
cancelled		 none cancelled
Thursday
December 20, 2018
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.		 Agenda
Draft rule
Draft rule (other changes)
Draft rule changes (table)
Meeting summary		 Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, Seattle (directions)
webinar
Thursday
Jan. 24, 2019
10 a.m. – noon		 Agenda
Draft rule
WSPA proposal
Meeting summary		 Ecology Northwest Regional Office, Bellevue (location map)
webinar
Wednesday
Feb. 27,2019
10 a.m. – noon
cancelled		 none cancelled

 

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Contact information

Colleen Stinson
Rulemaking Lead
colleen.stinson@ecy.wa.gov
360-407-6837

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