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1. Where are Advisory Council meetings held?
2. What time do meetings begin?

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1. What is an air quality burn ban?
2. What’s the difference between a Stage 1 and Stage 2 air quality burn ban?
3. Who can issue an air quality burn ban?
4. Why do you call air quality burn bans?
5. Where do you call air quality burn bans?
6. When and how are air quality burn ban conditions determined?
7. It’s windy outside. Why is there an air quality burn ban?
8. The Air Quality Index (AQI) says air quality is “good or moderate.” Why is there an air quality burn ban?
9. Why does an air quality burn ban apply to the entire county? How can every area in the county have unhealthy air?
10. Why are there so many more air quality burn bans for Pierce and Snohomish counties but not in the major metropolitan areas in King County? Is Seattle air cleaner?
11. Why does Pierce County now have three different air quality burn ban “zones”?
12. Which Pierce county air quality burn ban zone am I in?
13. How can I find out when an air quality burn ban has been issued or cancelled?
14. What should I do if I already have a fire going when an air quality burn ban is called or elevated?
15. How do you know if I’m violating the air quality burn ban?
16. What is the penalty for violating an air quality burn ban?
17. What’s the difference between an air quality and fire safety burn ban?
18. How can I tell if my wood stove or fireplace insert is certified?
19. What if I rely on my wood stove because my primary electric/oil/propane heat is too expensive?
20. What does "adequate source of heat" mean?
21. What if burning wood is the only way I can heat my home?
22. What is the background of air quality burn bans?
23. Didn’t find an answer to your question?

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1. How do I choose a sensor?
2. I have an air sensor, now what?
3. How can I check if my sensor is working properly?

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1. I see a red circle surrounded by green circles. Why is that?
2. Why are the Health and Instant views different?
3. What does the color scale mean?
4. What can I use the Health view for?
5. What can I use the Instant view for?
6. Why does your map look different from the map at purpleair.com?
7. Can I put a sensor on your map?

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1. How do I know if I have asbestos?
2. What is friable asbestos-containing material?
3. What is nonfriable asbestos containing material?
4. When was asbestos banned from use in building materials?
5. What kinds of materials have historically contained friable asbestos?
6. Where do I dispose of asbestos containing material?
7. What if something doesn't fit in my asbestos disposal bag?
8. Do I need to notify the agency before demolishing my building? How long do I need to wait before I can start the demolition?
9. What if I demolish my home or building without doing an asbestos survey?
10. What do I do if asbestos is in my demolition debris?
11. Can non-friable asbestos-containing roofing material be left in place during the demolition?
12. I’m renting a house and the popcorn ceiling is crumbling – what should I do?
13. Can I power-wash my cement asbestos siding?
14. Should I remove my vermiculite attic insulation?
15. How do I determine whether my house is contaminated with asbestos?
16. Will I receive a copy of the notification I submit to the Agency?
17. What paperwork do I need to dispose of Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM)?
18. Does my asbestos notification expire?
19. Can the 10-day waiting period be waived?
20. What is a complete notification?
21. Does the agency need to inspect my project before I dispose of the asbestos or debris material?
22. What are penalties for non-compliance?
23. Is an asbestos survey report required if suspect materials are presumed to be asbestos containing?
24. What if a structure is too hazardous to safely conduct an asbestos survey or have known friable asbestos safely removed prior to demolition or renovation?
25. What is NVLAP?
26. Are cement products that contain more than 1% asbestos friable?
27. Is pipe bursting allowed for asbestos containing materials (ACM)?
28. How do I submit an asbestos project notification?
29. How do I know what the asbestos survey requirements are?

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1. Where are Board meetings held?
2. What time do meetings begin?
3. How can I speak to the Board about an air quality issue?

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1. What does "adequate source of heat" mean?
2. But how do you know if my wood stove or pellet stove is my only adequate source of heat?
3. What if I haven’t applied for a "no other adequate source of heat" exemption from the Agency and I’ve received a Notice of Violation (NOV)?
4. What if I rely on my wood stove because my primary electric/oil/propane heat is too expensive?
5. My furnace is broken and I can’t afford to fix it – do I qualify for the “no other adequate source of heat” exemption?
6. What section do I fill out if I am renting?
7. What section do I fill out if I am the home owner?
8. What section do I fill out if I am not the primary user, resident, or property owner?
9. What happens if I don’t know the size of the circuit breaker for the electric furnace?
10. What happens if I don’t know the output rating of the gas or oil furnace?
11. What happens if I don’t know the type of insulation or the windows and frames?
12. My application for a “no other adequate source of heat” was approved. What now?
13. My application for a “No Other Adequate Source of Heat” was denied. What now?
14. I can't stay warm in my home without burning wood- where can I go for assistance?
15. Why is it important to know if my wood burning device is certified or not?
16. How can I tell if my wood burning device is certified or not?
17. Can you buy, sell, exchange, or give-away uncertified devices?

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1. What is carbon intensity?
2. Will a Clean Fuel Standard really make a difference for climate change? Aren't there other ways to fight climate change?
3. Shouldn't Washington State do this?
4. Are there enough clean fuels available for a Clean Fuel Standard to work?
5. Will gasoline and diesel prices increase with a Clean Fuel Standard?
6. Have fossil fuel costs increased in states that already have a Clean Fuel Standard?
7. The state already collects a tax on fossil fuel. Why should there be more?
8. Will a Clean Fuel Standard improve air quality?
9. Do alternative fuels work in our vehicles as well as regular fossil fuels?
10. What is the carbon footprint of electric cars?
11. Is it more expensive to drive an electric vehicle?
12. Is it difficult to charge an electric vehicle?
13. How would this impact neighboring counties?
14. Are airplanes, trains, and ships included in the Clean Fuel Standard?

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1. What is the Clean Air Agency doing about composting odors?
2. How does the Clean Air Agency investigate and respond to odor complaints?
3. What should I do when odor is impacting me at my home or place of business?
4. Has any enforcement action been taken against Cedar Grove Composting for odor issues?
5. What is the status of the community odor monitoring study in the Marysville/ Everett area?
6. Does the Agency work with Facts On Composting?

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1. What are the health effects of diesel exhaust?
2. What are the main sources of diesel exhaust?
3. How are diesel emissions being reduced?

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1. Can I file an anonymous complaint?
2. Why is my contact information required for complaints about odor, dust or wood smoke?
3. Why do I call the Fire Department about an outdoor burning complaint?
4. Who do I contact about idling trains in my neighborhood?

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1. What is an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) plan?
2. Does the Clean Air Agency inspect gas stations?
3. What tests are needed to comply with the rules?
4. How much will the tests cost?
5. Can I resume full operations at my station if any of the tests fail?
6. How long will I need to keep test reports?
7. Who is responsible for notifying the Clean Air Agency that the testing was completed?
8. What is the agency's position on the new EPA guidance for removing Stage II vapor control systems?
9. Why am I required to hire technicians who are certified?
10. Where can I find a list of certified technicians registered with the Clean Air Agency?
11. What happens if a testing technician is not certified as required by the Clean Air Agency?

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1. What are the agency’s general regulatory requirements?
2. Why does the Agency care about these facilities?

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1. Why is there this special rule in the Smoke Reduction Zone?
2. Are you going to expand this rule to the rest of the county at some point?
3. How can I tell if my wood stove is legal to use?
4. When did the wood stove rule go into effect?
5. Where does the wood stove rule apply?
6. I would like to replace my old, uncertified wood stove, but I need help with the cost.
7. What does "render inoperable" mean?
8. What do I do with an uncertified stove?
9. Can I buy, sell, exchange, give-away, or reinstall my uncertified device?
10. What about my fireplace? Is that affected by the rule?
11. I have an old stove, but it is the only source of heat I have in my house.
12. How will the Agency enforce this rule?
13. Will you ask to enter homes?
14. Where can I find more info about this rule and the state law that authorizes it?

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1. How can I sign up for wildfire smoke air quality alerts?
2. Where can I find additional resources?
3. How can smoke and ash affect my health?