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  • 2025-00559 — Air Plan Approval; Washington; Olympic Region Clean Air Agency, Recreational Fires
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 5693
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA said it's okay for people in a part of Washington to have small campfires again, because it won't make the air dirty, starting in February 2025.

  • 2025-06104 — Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Transportation Project in Washington State
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15291
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced that final actions have been taken on the SR 510 Yelm Loop—New Alignment Phase 2 Project in Yelm, Washington. This project aims to build a three-mile highway to help reduce congestion in downtown Yelm. The road will include one travel lane in each direction and will be a limited access highway from Cullens Road to 103rd Avenue, eventually transitioning to managed access until SR 507. A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was issued, indicating that the project should proceed without major environmental concerns. Claims against this decision must be filed by September 8, 2025, to be considered.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is building a new three-mile road in Yelm, Washington, to make it easier for cars to go through town. They checked to make sure it won't harm the environment, and people have until September 8, 2025, to say if they think it's a bad idea.