Including cattle feedlots implementing best management practices within the statutory exemption for odor or fugitive dust caused by agricultural activity.
Summary
Includes cattle feedlots implementing specified best management practices pursuant to the feedlot's fugitive dust control plan within the agricultural activities that are exempt under the Washington Clean Air Act from certain fugitive dust regulations.
Limits the scope of the agricultural activities exemption as may be required in certain instances in order to comply with certain federal Clean Air Act requirements.
Specifies that any notice of violation issued by the Department of Ecology related to odors or fugitive dust caused by agricultural activities must include either a detailed statement with evidence as to why the activity is not consistent with good agricultural practices or a detailed statement with evidence that the odors or fugitive dust have a substantial adverse effect on public health.
From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5196), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗