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About

Working with you for clean air

Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air) is a special purpose, local government entity chartered under the 1967 Washington State Clean Air Act. We administer local, state, and federal air quality laws and regulations and provide programs and services to achieve our mission to preserve, protect, and enhance Spokane County’s air resources for current and future generations.

We carry out our work with the support of our member entities, which include Spokane County and its incorporated cities and towns of Spokane, Spokane Valley, Airway Heights, Cheney, Deer Park, Latah, Liberty Lake, Medical Lake, Millwood, Rockford, Spangle, and Waverly.

Spokane County and its cities and towns contribute to the work we do on behalf of their citizens through an annual assessment. Our projected revenue for fiscal year 2025 is $3.1 million, which comes from: local assessments (38%), fee-based programs (36%), federal and state grants (16%), large facility permit fees (7%), penalties (2%), and misc revenue (1%).

Key Agency Programs

Highlights of our work to ensure clean, healthful air quality for all Spokane County residents.

Our Staff

Our staff of 17 work in air quality monitoring, engineering, compliance and enforcement, education/outreach, and administration.

Board of Directors

Our 5-member Board of Directors hold monthly meetings to conduct agency business. Residents and businesses are encouraged to participate in our public meetings.

Advisory Council

Our 9-member Advisory Council provides input to our Board of Directors, Executive Director, and staff on our programs and policies.

Civil Penalties

A summary of civil penalties issued by our agency over the last five years.

55+ Years of Clean Air Progress

We have worked to overcome serious air quality challenges. In the early 1990s, after years of failing health-based standards for carbon monoxide and particulate matter, EPA designated the Spokane metro area as a “serious” nonattainment area. In 2005, EPA dropped this designation and declared the area in attainment of all clean air standards.

Permits Applications Received

Prior to constructing, installing, replacing, and/or modifying air contaminant sources, emissions units or air pollution control equipment in Spokane County, the owner or operator must file an application for Notice of Construction (NOC) approval with our agency. We also issue Portable Source Permits (PSP).

Contact

We are here to assist you, so please contact us with your concerns, questions or suggestions!

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Our office

We are located in the Enduris Professional Center:

Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
1610 S. Technology Blvd., Suite 101
Spokane, WA 99224
(509) 477-4727
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Questions? Give us a call.
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