AZ HB2133

Amends Arizona air quality statutes to define "begin actual construction" by excluding certain preliminary activities (site clearing, grading, road installation, material storage) from triggering permit requirements under federal Clean Air Act titles I, C and D.

Requires the Department of Environmental Quality to develop and post draft recommendations on area designations (attainment, nonattainment, unclassifiable) within specified timeframes when EPA promulgates new or revised air quality standards, with public comment periods and hearings.

Mandates the department post the governor's recommendations to EPA on its website within 5 days of submission and provide actual notice to affected counties and municipalities.

Clarifies that applicant performance of excluded pre-construction activities is at the applicant's risk and does not affect permit evaluation or obligations under air quality laws.

Makes the amendments to the "begin actual construction" definition and permitting procedures conditional on EPA approval of state implementation plan revisions by October 1, 2013.