Archive for Upcoming Events
Public Hearing Slated
Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Changes to ORCAA regulations
The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) encourages public involvement in its planning and policy-setting actions.
Toward that end, a public hearing is scheduled for April 14, 2010, in Olympia regarding changes to ORCAA’s air quality regulations. The hearing will take place at the regularly scheduled meeting of [...]
Clean Home Heating: Be more efficient, and less polluting with your woodstove
ORCAA, in partnership with the NW Hearth, Patio and Barbeque Association as well as Puget Sound Clean Air Agency and NW Clean Air Agency,plans a series of clinics to help homeowners learn to operate their wood burning appliances cleanly and efficiently.
The FREE clinics are all scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. In ORCAA’s [...]
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.
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 absolutely [...]
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 is [...]
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 is [...]
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 visible [...]
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 2009 [...]
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 SURVEY. [...]