What is the scope of the rulemaking?
During this rulemaking, Ecology will consider:
Why are we doing this rulemaking?
Much of the Climate Commitment Act is dedicated to reducing greenhouse gases at the state level. However, measures for reducing overall state levels of greenhouse gases might not decrease another category of pollutants, called “criteria” air pollutants, at the local level. As a result, RCW 70A.65.020 of the Climate Commitment Act directs Ecology to take actions to reduce criteria air pollution in overburdened communities highly impacted by air pollution. This rulemaking will specify processes and procedures that Ecology will follow to implement this section of the law in communities identified as overburdened and highly impacted by air pollution.
Who will these rules affect?
The people of Washington, especially those who live, work, and spend time in the communities identified as overburdened and highly impacted by air pollution.
We have identified 16 areas in Washington that are overburdened and highly impacted by criteria air pollution. The places are a mix of urban, suburban, and rural. They vary in population, from about 1,500 to more than 200,000 people. They also range in area, from less than three square miles to 173 square miles. Together, they represent more than 1.2 million people or about 15.5% of Washington’s population.
In addition, the following may have specific interests in this rulemaking:
- Governor’s Office
- Federal, state and local agencies
- County and municipal governments
- Tribal Nations
- Environmental Justice Council
- Environmental justice community
- Environmental organizations
- Regulated entities
- Non-profit organizations
- Businesses and business organizations
How can you stay informed about this rulemaking?
Accessibility
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Translations
Español (Spanish)
El Departamento de Ecología está empezando el proceso de reglamentación para una nueva norma, Capítulo 173-448 WAC, Calidad del Aire en Comunidades Sobrecargadas (en inglés, Air Quality in Overburdened Communities). Esta norma implementará secciones del Capítulo 70A.65.020 RCW, Evaluación de Justicia Ambiental, para reducir la contaminación del aire por partículas finas en las comunidades sobrecargadas que se ven extremadamente afectadas por la contaminación del aire.
Para más información, llame a Anthony Bruma al 564-669-1484 y solicite un intérprete.
中文 (Chinese)
华盛顿州生态管理署正在启动一项新的规则制定过程，即 WAC 第 173-448 章，负担过重的社区的空气质量（Air Quality in Overburdened Communities）。该规则将实施第 70A.65.020 章 RCW（环境正义审查）的部分内容，以减少受空气污染严重影响的负担过重社区的空气污染标准。
如需更多信息，请致电Anthony Bruma at 564-669-1484，并可要求翻译员。
Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
Bộ Môi Sinh đang bắt đầu quá trình làm luật cho một luật mới, Chương 173-448 WAC, Chất lượng không khí tại các cộng đồng chịu tổn hại (Air Quality in Overburdened Communities). Luật này sẽ thực hiện một số phần của Chương 70A.65.020 RCW, Đánh giá công bằng môi trường, để giảm ô nhiễm không khí theo tiêu chuẩn tại các cộng đồng chịu tổn hại bị ảnh hưởng nặng nề của ô nhiễm không khí.
Để biết thêm thông tin, vui lòng gọi cho Anthony Bruma theo số 564-669-1484 và yêu cầu thông dịch viên.
한국어 (Korean)
주 환경부는 새로운 규칙인 WAC 173-448장, 취약계층 지역사회의 대기질(Air Quality in Overburdened Communities)에 대한 규칙 제정 절차를 시작합니다. 이 규칙은 RCW 70A.65.020장, 환경정의 검토의 일부를 시행하여 대기 오염의 영향을 크게 받는 취약계층 지역사회의 기준 대기 오염을 줄이기 위한 것입니다.
자세한 내용은 Anthony Bruma에게 564-669-1484로 전화하여 통역을 요청하세요.
Anthony Bruma
Environmental Planner
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