2326-S AMS CARR S5235.2

SHB 2326  - S AMD TO S AMD (S-5159.3/12)194
     By Senators Carrell, Regala, Conway, Kastama, Becker, Nelson

ADOPTED 03/02/2012

     On page 5, line 27 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 a prohibition, as defined in this section, 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)
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     On page 5, beginning on line 30 of the amendment, after "(b)" strike all material through "particulates." on line 34 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."

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