Protecting air quality that is impacted by high emitting solid fuel burning devices.
Summary
Authorizes the Department of Ecology (Ecology) or a local air pollution control authority to call a first stage of impaired air quality, as well as a second stage of impaired air quality, at a level below the federal standard in areas designated in nonattainment for fine particulates, or in areas at risk of nonattainment.
Allows Ecology or a local air pollution control authority to prohibit the use of fireplaces in areas of nonattainment for fine particulate matter, if needed to meet federal requirements as a contingency measure in a state implementation plan, unless a person does not have an adequate source of heat without burning wood.
Allows a city, county, or local health department to assist with enforcement of a prohibition on the use of solid fuel burning devices in a nonattainment area for fine particulates.
Provides an exemption from adhering to a prohibition on the use of a solid fuel burning device for a person with a detached shop or garage under certain conditions.
Requires Ecology or a local air authority to provide education and assistance to households using solid fuel burning devices to reduce emissions prior to January 1, 2015.
From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2326), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗