Purpose: The 2020 legislative change to Title 70 RCW renumbered the Washington Clean Air Act from chapter 70.94 RCW to chapter 70A.15 RCW. The Spokane regional clean air agency (SRCAA) amended Regulation I to update the RCW citing as well as to correct typographical errors; provide clarification; align the wood heating exemption to RCW 70A.15.3580; separate late fee from penalty fee; update formatting in Article III and VIII; and update adoption by reference. The amendments did not change fees or add new requirements for businesses or residents to meet.

The proposed amendments are necessary to support SRCAA's implementation of the Washington Clean Air Act. The amendments will allow SRCAA to meet the state legislature's deadline for agencies to update the RCW citing in agency regulations. The amendments anticipated effects include improved readability, accurate citing, and alignment of SRCAA's local regulations to state rules and regulations.

Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending SRCAA Regulation I, Articles I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII, and X.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

Number of Sections Adopted using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

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