Bill > SB1699

This bill establishes an Air Quality Permitting Coordination Committee comprised of directors (or their designees) from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Maricopa County Air Quality Department, Pima County Department of Environmental Quality, and Pinal County Air Quality. The committee will meet quarterly to review air quality permits, ensure consistency across jurisdictions, and share best practices. By December 31, 2026, and annually thereafter, the committee must submit a comprehensive report to key state officials detailing their activities, findings, and recommendations. Additionally, the bill requires state and county environmental agencies to review and standardize air quality permits by January 2026, including adopting equivalent general permits for specific source categories like aggregate processing, oil and gas facilities, and landfill operations. The agencies must also develop and publish guidance for plantwide applicability limits and general air quality permits, promoting consistency and clarity across jurisdictions. The bill includes specific requirements for formatting, eligibility criteria, and monitoring procedures, with a built-in sunset provision that repeals these requirements after December 31, 2027.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83158