Amendment of Rule 421 (Mandatory Episodic Curtailment of Wood Burning Devices)
Summary
SCH Number
2009098251
Public Agency
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Document Title
Amendment of Rule 421 (Mandatory Episodic Curtailment of Wood Burning Devices)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/24/2009
Document Description
Rule 421 was created as part of the response to the requirements of Senate Bill 656 that the Air District implement cost-effective control measures for particulate matter emissions. This rule reduces the use of wood burning devices during mandatory curtailments declared by Air Pollution Control Officer of Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District. The enforcement of this rule reduces the emissions of the fine particulate matter (PM2.5) during the mandatory curtailment days. The amendment of Rule 421 lowers the pollution thresholds at which the Air Pollution Control Officer will declare mandatory curtailments, which will lead to further reduction in the emissions of PM2.5.
Contact Information
Name
Charles Anderson
Agency Name
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Sacramento
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The adoption of this rule is to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment.
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