Archive for December, 2009
Burn Ban LIFTED in Thurston County
Thanks largely to a change in weather, air quality in ORCAA’s jurisdiction has improved substantially . As a result, the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency has lifted its Stage 1 Burn Ban in Thurston County effective immediately. To ensure clean, healthful air for all, ORCAA encourages residents to be responsible and to burn only when [...]
Burn Ban EXTENDED until Tuesday evening
A Stage One Burn Ban has been EXTENDED for Thurston County and will remain in effect at least until TUESDAY EVENING. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time to determine when the ban can be lifted. Under a Stage 1 Ban, no burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves, and all outdoor burning [...]
Burn Ban EXTENDED in Thurston County
A Stage One Burn Ban has been EXTENDED for Thurston County and will remain in effect at least until Monday morning. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time to determine when the ban can be lifted. Under a Stage 1 Ban, no burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves, and all outdoor burning [...]
Stage 1 Burn Ban called for Thurston County
A Stage One Burn Ban is being called for Thurston county effective 2 p.m. today and continuing at least until Sunday morning. Under a Stage 1 Ban, no burning is allowed in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves, and all outdoor burning is prohibited, even in areas where outdoor burning is not permanently banned. Additionally, no [...]
Give the gift of fresh air
Avoid dangerous – and illegal – practice of burning holiday waste OLYMPIA – The holidays bring joy and happiness as families and friend gather together to celebrate the season. As fun and enjoyable as the get-togethers can be, however, there is a downside – trash! When groups gather for food and drink, garbage can pile [...]
Agencies Seek to Reduce Auto Repair Emissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a Collision Repair Campaign in an effort to drastically reduce auto body emissions at the national level. The Campaign will work to significantly reduce human and environmental exposure to air toxics from auto body shops. While similar work has been done in the past in pockets around the [...]
New Permit Application Received
ORCAA regulations provide the public with an opportunity to comment on business applications for Notices of Construction (i.e. applications to operate). The public can express interest in an application during the noticing period and may request a public comment period. The list of current permit applications open for public comment can be found here.
Home Improvements Could Mean Tax Savings
As we approach the New Year, residents may want to take advantage of gifts being offered in the form of a Tax Credit from the Federal Government Residents who have an old, inefficient woodstove may replace it with a new, certified wood or pellet stove before Jan. 1, 2010, and receive a credit on the [...]
Burn Ban Follow-up
Last week’s Stage 2 Burn Ban in Thurston County has been lifted. We would like to make sure these events are effective in restoring good air quality, while being as easy as possible for residences to comply. To help us measure the effectiveness of our Burn Ban message, please click here to complete a SHORT [...]
Burn Ban LIFTED in Thurston County
Thanks largely to a change in weather, air quality in ORCAA’s jurisdiction has improved substantially . As a result, the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency has lifted its Stage 2 Burn Ban in Thurston County effective today (Dec. 13) at 1 p.m. To ensure clean, healthful air for all, ORCAA encourages residents to be responsible [...]
Stage 2 Burn Ban – Thurston County
Dec. 10, 2009 – A Stage Two Burn Ban was called for Thurston County, effective 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 and will continue indefinitely. No burning is allowed in fireplaces or wood stoves (certified and uncertified), and all outdoor burning is prohibited, even in areas where outdoor burning is not permanently banned. The ban [...]