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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a change to the Washington State Implementation Plan, removing a ban on small recreational fires in Thurston County. This ban, which was mistakenly added in 2013, covered fires using seasoned firewood or charcoal, commonly seen in backyards and campfires. The EPA confirmed that removing the ban won't harm air quality in the area. This update allows recreational fires in specific cities and surrounding areas within Thurston County, effective February 18, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to air quality regulations submitted by Washington State, specifically addressing issues identified in a 2015 State Implementation Plan (SIP) call. This proposal focuses on rules by the Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA) to ensure that regulations comply with the Clean Air Act, especially concerning emissions during startup, shutdown, and malfunction events. The revisions clarify that excess emissions are violations and adjust rules to prevent limiting federal courts' jurisdiction on penalties. The EPA will accept public comments until January 9, 2025, on this proposed action.

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.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule approving revisions to Washington State's air quality regulations, submitted by the Department of Ecology in 2023. These changes address deficiencies identified by the EPA in 2015 regarding excess emissions during startup, shutdown, and malfunction events. The approval includes the removal of certain outdated provisions from the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council's regulations that were not consistent with the Clean Air Act. Additionally, revised regulations are now incorporated by reference, making them enforceable under federal law.

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.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a change to Washington State's Implementation Plan concerning air quality. This revision, submitted on June 2, 2019, by the Washington Department of Ecology, moves the Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program from actively addressing air quality issues to a backup measure in five counties. Effective March 22, 2021, this decision aligns with the Clean Air Act requirements and does not impose any new obligations beyond state law. The change affects areas like Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Spokane Counties and is part of ongoing measures to maintain air quality standards.