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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Butte County Grand Jury • 2008-2009

Behavioral Health Department, Butte County

12 pages

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Findings 5 findings

F1 Page 22

The City of Chico is considering a ban on non EPA certified burning devices, with some exceptions.

F2 Page 22

The ability of the District to conform to Ambient Air Quality Standards will be dimin- ished unless new sources of funding are found.

F3 Page 22

Butte County does not currently meet the federal air quality standard for particulates, due to wood burning devices used in the winter.

F4 Page 22

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 Page 22

The District appears to be well managed by a professional and dedicated staff.

Recommendations 2

R1
Page 22

The District should continue to pursue all possible sources of funding to finance incen- tives to upgrade wood burning devices.
R2
Page 22

The District should continue to educate the public and encourage the voluntary conver- sion of ineffective wood burning devices to EPA certified models.