Background

Yakima, Washington, was designated nonattainment for PM₁₀ and classified as moderate on August 7, 1987.

Washington submitted a PM₁₀ attainment plan on March 24, 1989 with additional submittals between 1992 and 1995. EPA approved the plan on February 2, 1998 (63 FR 5269 (PDF)(4 pp, 127 K, About PDF)).

Summary

The plan relies on control strategies needed to assure attainment of the PM₁₀ National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The strategy focuses on control of residential wood smoke combustion.

Rules

Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency (YRCAA) Rules:

• Article I, Policy, Short Title and Definitions
• Article II, General Provisions
• Article III, Violations - Orders and Hearings
• Article IV, Registration and Notice of Construction
• Article V, Emissions Standards and Preventative Measures
• Article VIII, Penalty and Severability
• Article IX, Woodstoves and Fireplaces
• Article XII, Adoption of State and Federal Regulations
• Article XIII, Fee Schedules and Other Charges

Contingency Measures

Resolution No. 5-1993, Wood Stove Buyback Program

EPA Effective Date

March 4, 1998