SHB 2326 -
By Senators Carrell, Conway, Becker
PULLED 03/02/2012
On page 5, line 4 of the amendment, after "(7)" insert "On the
effective date of this section, and prior to January 1, 2015, the local
air pollution control authority or the department shall, within
available resources, provide assistance to households using solid fuel
burning devices to reduce the emissions from those devices or change
out to a lower emission device. Prior to the effective date of any
prohibition on the use of uncertified stoves, the department or local
air pollution control authority shall provide public education in the
nonattainment area regarding how households can reduce their emissions
through cleaner burning practices, the importance of respecting burn
bans, and the opportunities for assistance in obtaining a cleaner
device. If the area is designated as a nonattainment area as of
January 1, 2015, or if required by the United States environmental
protection agency, the local air pollution control authority or the
department may prohibit the use of uncertified devices.
(8)"
On page 5, beginning on line 7 of the amendment, after "(b)" strike all material through "department." on line 10 and insert ""Prohibit the use" or "prohibition" may include requiring disclosure of an uncertified device, removal, or rendering inoperable, as may be approved by rule by a local air pollution control authority or the department. The effective date of such a rule may not be prior to January 1, 2015."