After a public comment period and public hearing, the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA) Board of Directors adopted administrative amendments to its Regulation I, Articles II, IV, V, and VI.
The updates, which are effective October 4, 2026, include:
- Update adoption by reference (ABR) dates and remove WACs that are adopted by reference and obsolete.
- Include Air Operating Permit (AOP) and Portable Source Permit (PSP) in the existing operations and maintenance registration requirements.
- Edit the list of source categories subject to registration for improved clarification.
- Edit the list of source categories exempt from Notices of Construction (NOCs).
- Edit visible emissions regulation to align with the WAC.
- Update the agricultural burning regulation definition of “impaired air quality” to align with the WAC.
- Clarify commercial surface coating definitions and add residential hobbyist to surface coating exemption.
To review the post-rulemaking Concise Explanatory Statement, click here.
