Protecting citizens must always remain the DEQ’s highest priority. Regulations should never be relaxed to benefit any industry if doing so compromises public health.

Allowing emergency generators is not acceptable, as this would introduce more unnecessary pollution and set a dangerous precedent, potentially resulting in these generators being used for demand response during grid stress—contrary to their intended purpose.

Tier II generators should not operate near sensitive receptors (e.g., schools, hospitals, parks, trails, residential areas) during planned outages. Public notice must include generator locations, schedules, and duration. Emergency generator sites require daily inspections for fuel use and must have air quality monitoring throughout operation.