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Home My WebLink AboutPresentation_15A_NCAC_02N-02O-02P_Strauss-MerrittRuth Strauss Division of Waste Management, UST Section July 11, 2018 Groundwater & Waste Management Committee Update on 15A NCAC 02N, 02O, and 02P Rules 2 Overview Department of Environmental Quality •Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, the RRC approved the Periodic Review of Existing Rules Report for Underground Storage Tank rules found in 15A NCAC 02N, 02O, and 02P at the February 15, 2018 meeting, and the report became effective on March 6, 2018 (reports included). 3 Overview Department of Environmental Quality •42 rules in 02N were determined to be necessary with substantive interest •18 rules in 02O were determined to be necessary with substantive interest •12 rules in 02P were determined to be necessary with substantive interest •Therefore, the EMC must readopt these rules by a deadline established by the RRC 4 02N, 02O, and 02P Schedule Department of Environmental Quality Action / Responsibility Date Draft Rule changes for Section and RRC pre-review Jan 19 -Mar 19 Draft Fiscal Notes, work on RRC comments, finalize language for Agency and attorney review Apr 19 -Oct 19 Approval of Fiscal Note / OSBM Oct 2019 Approval of Rule Text to go to EMC / GWWMC Nov 2019 Approval of Rule Text and FN to go to public comment / EMC Jan 2020 Public Comment Period / OAH Feb 20 -Apr 20 Approve Hearing Officer’s Report,FN, Adopt Rules / EMC Jul 2020 Approval of Rule / RRC Aug 2020 Proposed effective date Sep 2020 Proposed readoption deadline Jan 2023 5 •The Division intends to recommend that the RRC establish a deadline of no later than January 1, 2023 for the EMC to readopt these 42 rules in 02N, 18 rules in 02O, and 12 rules in 02P. •This deadline includes a buffer to allow for the possibility of returning to public comment, or returning to the EMC with changes should the need arise. Department of Environmental Quality Proposed Deadline 6 Ruth Strauss Head, Permits and Inspection Branch Division of Waste Management Underground Storage Tank Section ruth.strauss@ncdenr.gov (919) 707-8299 Department of Environmental Quality Questions?