39-6701. LEGISLATIVE STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND INTENT. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2023] (1) The legislature finds that the air quality in certain regions of the state is threatened with deterioration. This deterioration may endanger the breathability, economic potential, public health, natural beauty, recreational use and livability in various regions of the state. It is the […]
39-6702. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TREASURE VALLEY AIR QUALITY COUNCIL. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2023] There is hereby established a Treasure Valley air quality council within the Idaho department of environmental quality. It shall be the responsibility of the council to develop a plan and carry out the duties established by this chapter. The council shall […]
39-6703. ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL AIR QUALITY COUNCIL — PETITION. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2023] (1) There is hereby authorized the establishment of regional air quality councils within the Idaho department of environmental quality. (2) Any ten (10) persons living within the boundaries of a geographical area proposed for the establishment of a regional air […]
39-6704. ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITIZENS COMMITTEE. Each council established under the provisions of this chapter shall create a citizens committee comprised of citizens who express an interest in the council’s purpose and work. Citizens performing volunteer services in support of the work of a council shall automatically be members of the citizens committee. Members of […]
39-6705. DEFINITIONS. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2023] Whenever used in this chapter: (1) "Air pollution" means air pollution as defined in section 39-103, Idaho Code. (2) "Air quality plan" means the comprehensive, air quality management plan for a specified regional area as developed and modified by a regional air quality council. (3) "Citizens committee" means […]
39-6706. DECLARATION OF POLICIES AND PURPOSES. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2023] The Treasure Valley air quality council, and any regional air quality council established pursuant to this chapter, shall develop and implement an air quality plan in accordance with the environmental protection and health act, sections 39-101 through 39-130, Idaho Code, that includes: (1) The […]
39-6707. MEMBERSHIP OF THE TREASURE VALLEY AIR QUALITY COUNCIL. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2023] (1) The Treasure Valley air quality council shall consist of fourteen (14) members appointed by the governor. The governor shall appoint one (1) member who shall be an Ada county commissioner; one (1) member who shall be a Canyon county commissioner; […]
39-6708. MEMBERSHIP OF A REGIONAL AIR QUALITY COUNCIL. (1) A council shall consist of fourteen (14) members appointed by the governor. The governor shall appoint two (2) members from each of the following categories: two (2) members who are county commissioners within the specified regional area; two (2) members who are at the time of […]
39-6709. DUTIES OF THE TREASURE VALLEY AIR QUALITY COUNCIL AND ANY REGIONAL AIR QUALITY COUNCIL — POWERS. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2023] (1) The Treasure Valley air quality council, and any regional council established pursuant to this chapter, shall have the following duties: (a) To coordinate activities related to the study of air quality, the […]
39-6710. QUORUM — PROCEDURES. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2023] (1) A majority of the members of the Treasure Valley air quality council, or a regional council, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority vote of the members present shall be required to take action with respect to any matter. (2) The […]
39-6711. TREASURE VALLEY AIR QUALITY PLAN. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2023] (1) The Treasure Valley air quality council shall complete a draft plan by July 1, 2006. It shall make the study available to all appropriate and interested local, state and federal agencies and to any interested persons. For a period of ninety (90) days […]
39-6712. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TREASURE VALLEY AIR QUALITY PLAN. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2023] To the greatest extent practicable, all Idaho state and local government agencies shall implement the plan and its recommendations. In circumstances where any state or local government agency chooses not to so incorporate and implement any element of the plan, any […]
39-6713. TREASURE VALLEY AIR QUALITY TRUST FUND. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2023] There is hereby created in the state treasury a dedicated fund known as the "Treasure Valley Air Quality Trust Fund" which shall be referred to as the Treasure Valley fund. Moneys in the Treasure Valley fund may come from grants, gifts, donations, use […]
39-6714. AIR QUALITY PLAN OF A REGIONAL AIR QUALITY COUNCIL. (1) A regional air quality council shall develop and accept the study within one (1) year after establishment of the council. It shall make the study available to all appropriate and interested local, state and federal agencies and to any interested persons. For a period […]
39-6715. IMPLEMENTATION OF A REGIONAL AIR QUALITY PLAN. To the greatest extent practicable, all Idaho state and local government agencies shall incorporate and implement the plan and its recommendations. In circumstances where any state or local government agency chooses not to implement any element of the plan, any such agency shall provide to the council […]
39-6716. REGIONAL FUND. There is hereby created in the state treasury a dedicated fund known as the "Regional Air Quality Trust Fund" which shall be referred to as the regional fund. Moneys in the regional fund may come from grants, gifts, donations, use fees or such other sources as may be authorized by the legislature. […]
39-6717. SAVINGS CLAUSE. Nothing in this chapter shall alter or affect the provisions of section 39-114, Idaho Code, on the open burning of crop residue. History: [39-6717, added 2005, ch. 206, sec. 1, p. 622; am. 2008, ch. 71, sec. 5, p. 191.]
