Search Results for keywords:"Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency"

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  • 2024-30535 — Partial Approval, Partial Disapproval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency; Control of Emissions From Existing Large Municipal Waste Combustors
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 105468
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule that partially approves and partially disapproves a State Plan submitted by the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency. The plan aims to set emission limits for large municipal waste combustors in Spokane County, Washington. While it meets guidelines for existing large waste combustors, the plan does not include requirements for fluidized bed combustors and air curtain incinerators, leading to partial disapproval. This rule, under the Clean Air Act, has an effective date of January 27, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA said "yes" and "no" to some new rules that Spokane wanted for controlling pollution from big trash burners. They liked some parts but didn't like how the rules forgot to include rules for two other kinds of trash burners.

  • 2021-03035 — Air Plan Approval; Washington; Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11204
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an update to the Washington State Implementation Plan (SIP) to include new clean air regulations for Spokane County. These regulations were developed by the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA), replacing or supplementing state rules to ensure better management of air quality locally. This proposal would make certain rules federally enforceable, and the EPA is asking for public comments by March 26, 2021. The changes won’t apply to Indian reservations or specific large facilities that fall under other jurisdictions.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to update air rules in Spokane to help keep the air clean. They need to make sure these rules can be used and followed by everyone, and they are asking people to share their thoughts on this by a certain date.

  • 2025-06247 — Air Plan Approval; Washington; Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency, General Air Quality Regulations
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 15930
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving updates to the air quality regulations for the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency in Washington State, which are part of the State Implementation Plan (SIP). The updates include new rules about things like reviewing permits for new sources of pollution and standards for certain air contaminants. These changes, which were effective in 2023, are now federally enforceable and aim to ensure better air quality management in the Spokane area. The rule will take effect on May 16, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has agreed to new air rules in Spokane, Washington, to keep the air cleaner and healthier. These rules tell people how to handle pollution from new sources, and they will start being enforced in May 2025.