(a)

1. (1) Before adopting a final rule, the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission shall cause to be prepared a concise general Statement of Basis and Purpose and Responsive Summary for the rule.

2. (2)

   1. (A) At a minimum, the Statement of Basis and Purpose shall include:

(i) An explanation of the necessity for the rule; and

1. (ii) A demonstration that any technical rule or standard is based upon generally accepted scientific knowledge or engineering practices, with appropriate references to technical literature or written studies conducted by the Division of Environmental Quality.

   1. (B) If a standard or rule is identical to a regulation promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, this requirement shall be satisfied by reference to the Code of Federal Regulations.