2005 Idaho Code - 39-6703 — ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL AIR QUALITY COUNCIL -- PETITION

                                  TITLE  39
                              HEALTH AND SAFETY
                                  CHAPTER 67
             TREASURE VALLEY AND REGIONAL AIR QUALITY COUNCIL ACT
    39-6703.  ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL AIR QUALITY COUNCIL -- PETITION. (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 quality council may file
a petition with the board of environmental quality within the department of
environmental quality requesting a regional air quality council be
established. The petition shall set forth:
    (a)  The proposed name of the regional air quality council;
    (b)  The needs, in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare,
    for such a council;
    (c)  The geographical boundaries of the territory proposed for development
    of a plan by a council; and
    (d)  A request that the board duly define the geographic boundaries for a
    council.
    (3)  Within thirty (30) days after such petition has been filed with the
board, it shall cause due notice to be given of a proposed hearing upon the
petition. After such hearing, if the board determines upon the facts presented
at the hearing and upon such other relevant facts and information as may be
available, that there is need in the interest of the public health, safety and
welfare, for the establishment of a regional air quality council, it shall
approve the petition and shall make and record such approval. The board shall
immediately as practicable notify the governor by forwarding a copy of the
board's approval to the governor. Within a reasonable time, but not to exceed
ninety (90) days, the governor shall appoint members to that regional air
quality council in accordance with the provisions of section 39-6708, Idaho
Code.
    (4)  It shall be the responsibility of any council established under this
chapter to develop a plan and carry out the duties established by this
chapter. The council shall be assisted in its work by the department of
environmental quality and other appropriate state and local agencies as
needed.