We focus on fairly and consistently applying laws, rules, and regulations to the businesses and individual actions that we regulate. We regulate more than 500 businesses that emit air pollution, ranging from large refineries to coffee roasters. We also have authority over smoke from fireplaces and wood stoves, outdoor burning, and how asbestos in building materials is handled.
November 2024 business highlights
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Businesses that emit the largest amounts of air pollutants in our jurisdiction, and other businesses as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, are regulated under Title V of the federal Clean Air Act. Each Title V business is required to hold an air operating permit.
Read MoreTo preserve the quality of the air we breathe, we need the active participation of the businesses we regulate.
Read MoreIf you are a contractor or property owner who is planning an asbestos removal project, you are required to notify the Northwest Clean Air Agency.
Read MoreThe Northwest Clean Air Agency, under the Washington Clean Air Act and the state outdoor burning rule, is responsible for regulating outdoor and agricultural burning in our jurisdiction.
Read MoreAbout half of all homes in northwest Washington have some type of wood heating device. During the winter, wood smoke can account for most of the air pollution recorded in residential areas.
Read MoreTo keep air quality in our region among the cleanest in the country, we prefer to work with the businesses we regulate and inform the public of requirements to achieve compliance and prevent pollution.
Read MoreClean air is one of our most precious resources. Businesses and other organizations in Island, Skagit and Whatcom counties play a significant role in helping to protect the air we all breathe.
NWCAA’s Partners for Clean Air recognition program celebrated sources that do their part to improve air quality.
Our awards recognized businesses and other organizations at the Silver, Gold and Platinum levels for their emissions performance in the previous calendar year.
Businesses that meet the criteria below and submit an application form will receive a Silver award Partners for Clean Air window decal, and Northwest Clean Air will announce their award.
Businesses that qualify for the Silver award, meet the criteria below and submit an application form will receive a Gold award Partners for Clean Air window decal, and the Northwest Clean Air Agency will announce their award.
The business must have implemented clean air practices during the last three years in at least two of the following four pollution prevention categories:
Businesses that qualify for Gold award status can request to be considered for the Platinum award.
Northwest Clean Air presents Platinum awards to businesses that have gone above and beyond regulatory requirements to improve air quality.
The business that wins this award will receive a Platinum award Partners for Clean Air window decal and a plaque presented at our Board of Directors meeting. Northwest Clean Air also will announce the award.
Partners for Clean Air Application