This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes concerning state air pollution control by amending sections 49-426.03 and 49-551. Key changes include the requirement for the director to adopt revisions to the list of federally listed hazardous air pollutants within one year of any changes made by the federal administrator, unless there is no scientific evidence to support such revisions. Additionally, the bill clarifies that existing sources demonstrating significant reductions in hazardous air pollutants can receive permits allowing alternative emission limitations, and it mandates the director to adopt federal standards as they are established.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new requirement for the director to establish a fee for implementing an asbestos regulatory program, with all collected fees deposited into the air quality fee fund. It also emphasizes that the director should only set fees sufficient to cover the department's expenses related to the asbestos program. The bill removes outdated language regarding the definitions of "major source" and "modification" and ensures that the air quality fund can receive additional revenues from the newly established asbestos program, while maintaining its intended use for air quality research and improvement efforts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-426.03, 49-551, 41-1032, 49-426, 35-146, 35-147