May 13, 2008

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Olympic Region Clean Air Agency makes every effort to keep the public well informed about any events or actions that could impact air quality. ORCAA issues Press Releases whenever the agency addresses an issue of concern of interest to the general public. We also invite public comment and feedback on all business permiting processes.

Issues on which Public Comment is currently accepted can be found HERE.

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Press Releases

  • November 27, 2007

    • Burn Restrictions Lifted

  • November 21, 2007

    • Degrading Air Quality Prompts Voluntary Burn Restrictions

  • February 5, 2007

    • Burn Ban LIFTED in Thurston and Mason Counties Continues

  • February 1, 2007

    • Burn Ban in Thurston and Mason Counties Continues

  • January 28, 2007

    • Stage 1 Burn Ban Called for Thurston and Mason Counties

  • January 1, 2007

    • State Law Bans Burning in All Urban Growth Areas (UGAs)

  • June 30, 2006

    • Fireworks Pose Air Quality Concern

  • June 28, 2006

    • Residential burn closure effective July 15 in Thurston County

  • June 26, 2006

    • Degrading air quality prompts burn restrictions in Thurston County

  • May 25, 2006

    • Public Invited to Comment on Crown Cork & Seal's Draft Air Permit

  • May 16, 2006

    • Ocean Protein to test new odor control devices

  • May 15, 2006

    • Awareness of clean air issues focus of land, state and federal programs

  • May 11, 2006

    • Ocean Protein to improve odor controls under new permit issued today

  • March 25, 2006

    • Permit issued for Lakeside's proposed asphalt plant

  • March 17, 2006

    • Ocean Protein's odors violations settled: Business and residents to benefit

  • February 21, 2006

    • Public hearing planned on Thurston County asphalt plant

  • December 19, 2005

    • Shift in weather brings improvements in air quality. Burn ban lifted in all counties.

  • December 9, 2005

    • Agency calls for Land Clearing Burn Ban

  • November 21, 2005

    • Something to be thankful for: Volunteer efforts aid air quality

  • November 16, 2005

    • Degrading Air Quality Prompts Burn Restrictions

  • October 15, 2005

    • Seasonal burn ban lifted

  • October 7, 2005

    • Public Invited to Comment on Yelm Facility Draft Air Permit

  • August 30, 2005

    • Olympic Region Clean Air Agency Seeks Solutions to On-going Public Complaints Regarding Fish Meal Plant

  • August 8, 2005

    • Agency Takes Action on Hoquiam FIsh Meal Odors

  • July 25, 2005

    • 2005 Hike for Clean Air: Get out and enjoy the clear views in the Olympics

  • July 25, 2005

    • Anti-Idling: Simple Steps to Cleaner Air

  • July 1, 2005

    • Fireworks Impact Air Quality

  • March 1, 2005

    • Land Clearing Burn Ban Lifted in Clallam County Improving air quality allows removal of burn restrictions

  • February 28, 2005

    • Land Clearing Burn Ban Lifted in Thurston County Clallam County to be re-evaluation Tuesday morning

  • February 24, 2005

    • Stable Weather Patterns Prompt Expanded Restrictions Land Clearing burns prohibited in Clallam County east of the Elwha River

  • February 22, 2005

    • Deterioriating Air Quality Prompts Burn Restrictions Land clearing burns prohibited in Thurston County until further notice

  • February 17, 2005

    • ORCAA Encourages Public Participation Comment Sought on AOP for Simpson Door Company

  • February 10, 2005

    • ORCAA Staffer earns Professional Honors James Werner receives peer Aaward for work on air monitoring

  • December 24, 2004

    • Burning Wrapping Paper May Mean Breathing Poisons Trash Burning releases toxic compounds into the air we breathe