The department is required under ss. 285.17 and 299.15, Wis. Stats., to promulgate by rule classification of air contaminant sources which may cause or contribute to air pollution and require by rule those discharging air contaminants report the manner used, amount used and amount discharged for each such contaminant. The department is also required under s. 285.11(11), Wis. Stats., to coordinate the reporting requirements under ss. 285.65 and 299.15 to prevent duplication of reporting requirements. 5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
The department estimates that 800 hours of state employee time will be required to complete the promulgation of the proposed rules.
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
The proposed rule will align state administrative code with federal rules concerning reporting requirements for point sources, including the reporting of PM2.5 emissions congruent with federal requirements and state procedures.
There are organizations that may not be directly affected by the rule but may have an interest in rule development, including business, environmental and public health organizations.
7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:
The intended result of this proposed rulemaking is to resolve inconsistencies between Wisconsin’s emissions reporting rules and those promulgated by the EPA.
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have an economic impact on small businesses):
The department estimates that the economic impact of implementing the revised reporting requirements in Wisconsin will be minimal, because the proposed changes to Wisconsin’s rules do not involve an emission fee increase. The department expects a small impact to sources required to report and certify PM2.5 emissions.
9. Anticipated number, month and locations of public hearings:
The department anticipates holding one public hearing in the month of November 2021. The hearing city will be: Madison, WI.
The department will hold the hearing in this location to obtain public input on the proposed rules.
Contact Person: Maria Hill, maria.hill@wisconsin.gov, 608-267-7542, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Air Management, 101 S. Webster, AM/7, Madison, WI 53703.
