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Regulation I
Table of Contents and Acronyms
Article 1 - Policy, Purpose, and Applicability
Article 2 - General Provisions
Article 3 - Industrial Source Regulations
Article 4 - General Standards for Particulate Matter
Article 6 - Agricultural Burning
Article 7 - Solid Fuel Burning Device
Publications
Benton Clean Air Agency Regulation I
EPA Releases National Air Toxics Assessment Data
On March 11, 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the fourth update of the National Air Toxics Assessment (NATA). The update contains 2005 emissions data for 178 toxic pollutants.
The national assessment shows that EPA, the states and industry are continuing to make progress to reduce air toxic emissions. Between 1990 and 2005, air toxic emissions were reduced by about 42 percent from industrial and mobile sources.
The Southwest Clean Air Agency uses NATA as a tool to determine which air toxics are of greatest concern in different areas of southwest Washington. This information helps focus work on sources with emissions contributing the most to health risk.
A focus sheet updated with the most recent NATA data is available which explains what air toxics are, the health impacts, and an air toxics exposure/risk map of the state.
For more information on NATA and instructions on using the assessment tool, click here.
American Lung Association State of the Air Reports
The American Lung Association frequently releases reports detailing the effects of tobacco, pollution and more on your air, your world, and your community. Here you can find our growing list of reports for use as informational resources in the Fight for Air.
Washington State Department of Ecology’s Report on managing Wood Stoves
- Reducing the Impacts of Wood Smoke from Home Wood Burning Devices — Wood Smoke Work Group Report to the Governor and Legislature, December 2007
- The Department of Ecology’s Publication site is here.
EPA’s Air Quality Publication Site is here.
Teaching Resources
EPA has a teaching resources web page with many resources from coloring books to lesson plans.
That website is here.
AirNOW has teaching resources for students of all ages, and many useful links to other educational resources.
AirNow’s website is here.
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BCAA has an activity Poster:
News, Notices, Public Comment
Notices
NEW WEBSITE in 2024
Our new website will be available Summer of 2024. If you are currently experiencing any issues, please call 509-783-1304 for assistance.
Comment Period Notifications
* NEW Caliber Collision
SEPA Comment Period
- Date Posted: March 25, 2024
- Comments must be received by: April 9, 2024
Caliber Collision SEPA Document
This project is for the permitting of an additional paint booth at an existing surface coating facility.
Tactical Cleaning Company
SEPA Comment Period
- Date Posted: November 8, 2023
- Comments must be received by: November 23, 2023
Tactical Cleaning SEPA Document
This project is for the permitting of a portable flare for the removal of residual fuels from rail cars.
Tree Top
Permit Comment Period
- Date Posted: November 8, 2023
- Comments must be received by: December 11, 2023
Tree Top Permit
This permit is for the addition of 2 new boilers at the facility and to rescind a synthetic minor order.
Permit Applications Received
The following is a list of open air permit applications received by the Benton Clean Air Agency (BCAA). Applications received within the last 30 days are marked as NEW.
Interested parties must contact BCAA within 15 days of date posted or the application may be processed without further public involvement.
* NEW Prosser Memorial Hospital
Date Received: April 15, 2024
Date Posted to Web: April 18, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Emergency Backup Generators
* Caliber Collision
Date Received: March 4, 2024
Date Posted to Web: March 6, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Paint Booth
* AAA Concrete Batch Plant
Date Received: February 22, 2024
Date Posted to Web: February 22, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Concrete Batch Plant
* Circle K #2709662
Date Received: February 20, 2024
Date Posted to Web: February 21, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Gas Station
* Friends Corner #3
Date Received: January 17, 2024
Date Posted to Web: January 17, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Gas Station
* Tactical Cleaning Company
Date Received: November 6, 2023
Date Posted to Web: November 8, 2023
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Permitting of portable flare
* Caliber Collision
Date Received: March 4, 2024
Date Posted to Web: March 6, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Paint Booth
* AAA Concrete Batch Plant
Date Received: February 22, 2024
Date Posted to Web: February 22, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Concrete Batch Plant
* Circle K #2709662
Date Received: February 20, 2024
Date Posted to Web: February 21, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Gas Station
* Friends Corner #3
Date Received: January 17, 2024
Date Posted to Web: January 17, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Gas Station
* Tactical Cleaning Company
Date Received: November 6, 2023
Date Posted to Web: November 8, 2023
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Permitting of portable flare
* AAA Concrete Batch Plant
Date Received: February 22, 2024
Date Posted to Web: February 22, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Concrete Batch Plant
* Circle K #2709662
Date Received: February 20, 2024
Date Posted to Web: February 21, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Gas Station
* Friends Corner #3
Date Received: January 17, 2024
Date Posted to Web: January 17, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Gas Station
* Tactical Cleaning Company
Date Received: November 6, 2023
Date Posted to Web: November 8, 2023
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Permitting of portable flare
* Circle K #2709662
Date Received: February 20, 2024
Date Posted to Web: February 21, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Gas Station
* Friends Corner #3
Date Received: January 17, 2024
Date Posted to Web: January 17, 2024
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Gas Station
* Tactical Cleaning Company
Date Received: November 6, 2023
Date Posted to Web: November 8, 2023
Agency Contact: Tyler Thompson (509) 783-1304
Project: Permitting of portable flare
File a Complaint
If you wish to file a complaint, please call our Complaint Line at 509-783-1304, extension 1 or CLICK HERE to email your complaint.
Please include the following information:
- Your name and address
- Your phone number
- Summary of complaint
- Street address where issue is occurring
- Name of owner or resident at that property (if known)
*If you are making an odor complaint, you must fill out and submit an odor affidavit form which can be found HERE.
Please note that our office is not staffed nights and weekends but complaints can still be filed through the Complaint Line.
Contact Us
Office: 509-783-1304
Fax: 509-783-6562
526 South Steptoe St.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Office Hours:
Monday — Friday:
8:00am — 5:00pm.
PLEASE NOTE: We are closed all major holidays and weekends. Our agency also uses the Kennewick School District schedule during the winter months in regards to delays and office closures.
Staff
Rob Rodger
Control Officer / Executive Director
rob.rodger@bentoncleanair.org
Tyler Thompson
Engineer
tyler.thompson@bentoncleanair.org
John Lyle
Inspector
john.lyle@bentoncleanair.org
Noah Lee
Inspector
noah.lee@bentoncleanair.org
Staff
Rob Rodger
Control Officer/Executive Director
rob.rodger@bentoncleanair.org
Phone: (509) 783-1304 extension 102 | Direct Phone: (509) 588-7639
Tyler Thompson
Engineer
tyler.thompson@bentoncleanair.org
Phone: (509) 783-1304 extension 104 | Direct Phone: (509) 588-7260
John Lyle
Air Quality Specialist
john.lyle@bentoncleanair.org
Phone: (509) 783-1304 extension 103 | Direct Phone: (509) 588-7634
Noah Lee
Air Quality Specialist
noah.lee@bentoncleanair.org
Phone: (509) 783-1304 extension 105 | Direct Phone: (509) 558-8818
Board Meetings & Agendas
Regular Board Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings begin at 5:00 p.m., and are held in the Agency’s Board Room located at 526 S. Steptoe St. in Kennewick.
About Us
Benton Clean Air Agency (Benton Clean Air) is one of seven local air pollution control agencies in Washington state. Benton Clean Air is a municipal corporation that is governed by a 5-member Board of Directors. Benton Clean Air is responsible for enforcing Federal and State Clean Air Acts, and BCAA Regulation 1 in Benton County.
Benton Clean Air is dedicated to the preservation of public health as it relates to outdoor air quality. In carrying out this role, the BCAA works with industry, individuals, cities, the county, and other local entities, whose activities potentially affect air quality.
Support compliance, and enforcement of air quality regulations
- Respond to citizen complaints about dust and burning
- Grant outdoor burn permits including backyard, commercial, and agricultural
- Maintain registration of commercial and industrial sources of air pollutants
- Perform commercial and industrial inspections
- Process notices of asbestos removal and demolition
- Issue permits for and register new sources of air pollution
Monitor air quality
- Measure and record particulate matter concentration
- Estimate emissions from local pollution sources
Provide public education and outreach
- Provide current air quality information
- Provide compliance assistance to citizens and industrial sources
Board of Directors
Nancy Aldrich, Chair
(Benton County Commission Selection Appointment)
Will McKay, Vice Chair
(Benton County Commission Selection Appointment)
Duane LaPierre
(Member-At-Large)
Jerry Peltier
(Small Cities Selection Committee Appointment)
Jason McShane
(Large City Selection Committee Appointment)
Regular Board Meetings are held monthly on the fourth (4th) Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Benton Clean Air Agency.
