Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air) is one of seven clean air agencies in Washington.The agency was established under the 1967 Clean Air Washington Act (RCW 70.94). Spokane Clean Air is responsible for enforcing federal, state and local air pollution standards and governing air pollutant emissions from new and existing sources. In addition, a nine-member Advisory Board representing various fields including business, health, science, and industry, provides input to the Executive Director and Board of Directors on air quality programs and agency business. Key Agency Programs:
Air Monitoring and Forecasting – Agency staff operate a network of air quality monitoring stations located throughout Spokane County. Data collected assists staff with reporting and forecasting daily conditions and issuing seasonal burn restrictions and air quality actions/alerts. Asbestos – Agency staff administer an asbestos program that is designed to protect the public from exposure to asbestos during building (commercial and residential) renovation and demolition projects. Business Registration, Facility Inspections & Compliance Assistance – To achieving emissions reductions from industrial and commercial operations, agency staff issue permits, annually register facilities, conduct periodic inspections and provide compliance business assistance. Complaint Response & Enforcement - Agency field staff respond to complaints from citizens concerned about air quality impacts, including dust, smoke, and odors from a variety of residential and commercial activities. Education & Outreach – Agency staff provide a host of education and outreach programs in our community to raise public awareness of air pollution problems and encourage solutions to achieve long term behavior change that will result in improved air quality for years to come. Outdoor Burning – Agency staff provides education about outdoor burning programs and rules, including natural debris fires and recreational fires, and takes enforcement action when necessary. Wood Heating – Smoke from wood heating is an air quality problem during the heating season. Agency staff work with partners to provide education on cleaner burning practices and to secure funding to replace old wood stoves. If air quality suffers due to smoke and weather conditions, the Agency will temporarily restrict wood heating until conditions improve.
