Rulemaking initiated to develop an air quality general permit rule.
Status of Rulemaking
Negotiated rulemaking meeting May 5, 2026. Rule Draft No. 2 comment deadline May 12, 2026.
Overview
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is developing an air quality general minor permit rule to streamline and improve the efficiency of the air permitting process. The proposed rule would establish general requirements and procedures for industries eligible to apply for an air quality general permit, such as portable concrete batch plants, portable hot-mix asphalt plants, and portable rock crushing plants. By using standardized permit conditions for categories of emission sources with similar operations and air quality impacts, the general permit approach is intended to reduce administrative burden while ensuring compliance with applicable air quality standards and continued protection of public health and the environment.
Meeting Details
Method for Participating and Submitting Comments
Those interested in participating in the negotiated rulemaking process are encouraged to attend the scheduled meeting.
For those who cannot participate by attending the meeting, public comment opportunities will be made available throughout the rulemaking process.
Submit all written comments and direct questions to:
Aislinn Johns
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
1410 N. Hilton
Boise, ID 83706
Aislinn.Johns@deq.idaho.gov
Proposed Rule
Information pending.
Negotiated Rule Documents and Meeting Presentations
| Negotiated Rule Documents and Meeting Presentations | Date of Meeting | Written Comment Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Negotiated Rule Draft 2 Changes since Draft 1 highlighted in yellow | 05/05/2026 | 05/12/2026 |
| Meeting No. 1 Presentation | 04/07/2026 | |
| Negotiated Rule Draft 1 | 04/07/2026 | 04/14/2026 |
Public Comment
| Comment | Submitted by | Date Received |
|---|---|---|
| Negotiated Rule Draft 1 | Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry | 04/13/2026 |
| Negotiated Rule Draft 1 | Small Business Development Center | 04/08/2026 |
Legislative Rule Review
Information pending.
Meeting of the Idaho Board of Environmental Quality
Information pending.
Rulemaking Documents Required by Idaho Administrative Procedures Act
Additional Information
Information pending.
Reference Documents
Information pending.