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Regulation 1

The Benton Clean Air Agency is a municipal corporation that has the ability to enact its own local regulation. This regulation exists in conjunction with, but cannot be less stringent than, state and federal air quality rules. The local Regulation is called Regulation 1, and consists of the locally applicable rules which apply throughout Benton County. Regulation 1 is subject to public comment prior to any changes being made.

Regulation 1, effective date 18-Nov-2001 PDF DOC
Regulation 1, effective date 09-Apr-2005 PDF DOC

Paper copies are $3.00 per copy, available at the BCAA Office.

Fugitive Dust Policy

In 1995, the Clean Air Agency established a committee to determine a policy for the enforcement of dust regulations in the urban areas. Dust that moves off of property and impacts others is called "fugitive dust" and is regulated by state law. The committee was composed of community members including health officials, agriculture, construction industry, government officials, and other community members. The final draft of the policy was put into effect in June 1996.

A downloadable copy of the Urban Fugitive Dust Policy PDF is available. Paper copies are $3.00 per copy.

The BCAA also has guidelines and forms for submitting a dust control plan (PDF DOC).

Applicable State Laws

In addition to local regulations and policies, the BCAA is also responsible for enforcing several Washington State laws, both from the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).

WACs can be found here at the WA State Department of Ecology web page Exit BCAA

WAC 173-400
WAC 173-400-040
WAC 173-400-110 		General Regulation for Air Pollution Sources
General Standards for Maximum Emissions
New Source Review
WAC 173-425 Open (Outdoor) Burning
WAC 173-430 Agricultural Burning
WAC 173-433 Solid Fuel Burning (woodstoves, etc.)
WAC 173-460 Controls for New Sources of Toxic Air Pollutants

RCWs can be found here at the WA State Legislature web page Exit BCAA

RCW 70.94 Washington State Clean Air Act

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