The purpose of this rule is to establish a program to implement the limited burning policy authorized by sections 743 through 765 of the Washington Clean Air Act (chapter
70.94 RCW) and other provisions of the act that pertain to outdoor burning (except any outdoor burning listed in WAC
173-425-020(1)). Statutory authority for particular provisions of the rule is shown in parentheses throughout the rule.
The limited burning policy requires ecology and other agencies to:
(1) Reduce outdoor burning to the greatest extent practical, especially by prohibiting it in certain circumstances; (RCW
70.94.743(1))
(2) Establish a permit program for limited burning, one that requires permits for most types of outdoor burning; and (RCW
70.94.745)
(3) Foster and encourage development of reasonable alternatives to burning. (RCW
70.94.745(6))
[Statutory Authority: RCW
70.94.700, [70.94.]755 and Governor's Executive Order 97-02. WSR 00-07-066 (Order 97-39), § 173-425-010, filed 3/13/00, effective 4/13/00. Statutory Authority: Chapter
70.94 RCW. WSR 92-24-077 (Order 91-57), § 173-425-010, filed 12/1/92, effective 1/1/93. Statutory Authority: RCW
70.94.331. WSR 90-19-062 (Order 90-10), § 173-425-010, filed 9/17/90, effective 10/18/90; Order DE 77-19, § 173-425-010, filed 10/24/77. Formerly WAC 18-12-010.]