Archive for Regulation Updates
EPA Sets Stronger National Air Quality Standard for Sulfur Dioxide
First new SO2 standard in 40 years will improve air quality for millions (National Association of Clean Air Agencies) WASHINGTON– The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a final new health standard for sulfur dioxide (SO2). This one-hour health standard will protect millions of Americans from short-term exposure to SO2, which is primarily emitted [...]
New Lead-based paint requirements for contractors
April 22, 2010 is the deadline for contractors who provide renovation, repair and painting services. A rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates that all renovation and repair contractors working in pre-1978 homes, schools, and day care centers who disrupt more than six square feet of lead paint are required to become EPA Certified [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
New Permit Applications 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.