Vote — approved

Steve Gallardo	abstain
Jack Sellers	abstain
Bill Gates	abstain
Clint Hickman	abstain
and Clint Hickman	yes
Steve Chucri	abstain

64.AQ-2017-012-RULE 314 (OPEN OUTDOOR FIRES AND INDOOR FIREPLACES AT COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS)Pursuant to A.R.S. §49-479(b), set a public hearing for October 23, 2019 to solicit comments and consider the adoption of the proposed revision of Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulations Rule 314 (Open Outdoor Fires and Indoor Fireplaces at Commercial and Institutional Establishments) and the associated proposed revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). Follow

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64. AQ-2017-012-RULE 314 (OPEN OUTDOOR FIRES AND INDOOR FIREPLACES AT COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS) Pursuant to A.R.S. §49-479(b), set a public hearing for October 23, 2019 to solicit comments and consider the adoption of the proposed revision of Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulations Rule 314 (Open Outdoor Fires and Indoor Fireplaces at Commercial and Institutional Establishments) and the associated proposed revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). Following the public hearing, the Board is requested to adopt the proposed amendments to the rule and to approve submission of the amended rule as a revision to the Arizona SIP. Upon Board approval, this item will become effective October 23, 2019. The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) is proposing to revise Rule 314 (Open Outdoor Fires and Indoor Fireplaces at Commercial and Institutional Establishments) and is proposing to submit the revised rule as a revision to the Arizona SIP. Rule 314 was adopted to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (which are precursors to ozone formation), carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. Rule 314 identifies the types of fires that are allowed in Maricopa County, when each type of fire is allowed, what types of materials can and cannot be burned, and other requirements that are applicable to each type of fire. The MCAQD is proposing to revise Rule 314 for the following reasons: To clarify the applicability and requirements of Rule 314. To define cooking, restrict the size of fires used for cooking, and require that fires ignited for cooking during a restricted burn period be extinguished once the food is suitable for human consumption. To require the use of seasoned wood in fireplaces, woodstoves, and chimineas at commercial and institutional establishments, and in outdoor fires ignit ed for the following purposes: To pr ovide warmth for human beings; For recreational purposes; For branding of animals; For cooking; For proper disposal of the flag of the United States in accordance with 4 U.S.C. § 8. To incorporate existing MCAQD policies related to firefighter training during restricted burn periods and ag ricultural flame cultivation. To make other changes to ensure that the revised rule can be approved into the Arizona SIP. Permit fees are not changing due to this action. (C-85-20-002-M-00)

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Vote — approved

Steve Gallardo	abstain
Jack Sellers	abstain
Bill Gates	abstain
Clint Hickman	abstain
Steve Chucri	abstain

8.AQ-2017-012-RULE 314 (OPEN OUTDOOR FIRES AND INDOOR FIREPLACES AT COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS)Pursuant to A.R.S. §49-479(b), convene the scheduled public hearing, to solicit comments and consider the adoption of the proposed revision of Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulations Rule 314 (Open Outdoor Fires and Indoor Fireplaces at Commercial and Institutional Establishments) and the associated proposed revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). Following t

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8. AQ-2017-012-RULE 314 (OPEN OUTDOOR FIRES AND INDOOR FIREPLACES AT COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS) Pursuant to A.R.S. §49-479(b), convene the scheduled public hearing, to solicit comments and consider the adoption of the proposed revision of Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulations Rule 314 (Open Outdoor Fires and Indoor Fireplaces at Commercial and Institutional Establishments) and the associated proposed revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). Following the public hearing, the Board is requested to adopt the proposed amendments to the rule and to approve submission of the amended rule as a revision to the Arizona SIP. Upon Board approval, this item will become effective October 23, 2019. The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) is proposing to revise Rule 314 (Open Outdoor Fires and Indoor Fireplaces at Commercial and Institutional Establishments) and is proposing to submit the revised rule as a revision to the Arizona SIP. Rule 314 was adopted to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (which are precursors to ozone formation), carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. Rule 314 identifies the types of fires that are allowed in Maricopa County, when each type of fire is allowed, what types of materials can and cannot be burned, and other requirements that are applicable to each type of fire. The MCAQD is proposing to revise Rule 314 for the following reasons: --To clarify the applicability and requirements of Rule 314. --To define cooking, restrict the size of fires used for cooking, and require that fires ignited for cooking during a restricted burn period be extinguished once the food is suitable for human consumption. --To require the use of seasoned wood in fireplaces, woodstoves, and chimineas at commercial and institutional establishments, and in outdoor fires ignited for the following purposes: -To provide warmth for human beings; -For recreational purposes; -For branding of animals; -For cooking; -For proper disposal of the flag of the United States in accordance with 4 U.S.C. § 8. --To incorporate existing MCAQD policies related to firefighter training during restricted burn periods and agricultural flame cultivation. --To make other changes to ensure that the revised rule can be approved into the Arizona SIP. Permit fees are not changing due to this action. (C-85-20-002-M-00)

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