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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Butte County Grand Jury
• 2008-2009
Butte County Grand Jury Report 2008/2009 Air Quality Management District
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Findings 5 findings
F1
The City of Chico is considering a ban on non EPA certified burning devices, with some exceptions.
F2
The ability of the District to conform to Ambient Air Quality Standards will be dimin- ished unless new sources of funding are found.
F3
Butte County does not currently meet the federal air quality standard for particulates, due to wood burning devices used in the winter.
F4
Butte County does not meet the federal standard for ozone during the summer months. Butte County cannot reduce ozone that is created in another jurisdiction.
F5
The District appears to be well managed by a professional and dedicated staff.
Recommendations 2
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R1The District should continue to pursue all possible sources of funding to finance incen- tives to upgrade wood burning devices.
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R2The District should continue to educate the public and encourage the voluntary conver- sion of ineffective wood burning devices to EPA certified models.
No Responses Found 2
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Butte County Board of Supervisors
Elected County Office