OAR 340-206-8010

Air Pollution Episode ALERT Conditions Source Emission Reduction Plan Emission Control Actions to be Taken as Appropriate in Alert Episode Area

Part A - Pollution Episode Conditions for Particulate Matter (Except Particulate from Volcanic Activity or Windblown Dust.

a.  There shall be no open burning of any material in the designated Alert Episode area.

b.  Where appropriate and if air quality maintenance strategies have not already prohibited the use of woodstoves and fireplaces, the public is requested to refrain from using coal or wood in uncertified woodstoves and fireplaces for domestic space heating where other heating methods are available.

c.  Sources having Emission Reduction Plans, review plans and assure readiness to put them into effect if conditions worsen.

Part B - Pollution Episode Conditions for Carbon Monoxide, Ozone

a.  All persons operating motor vehicles voluntarily reduce or eliminate unnecessary operations within the designated alert area.

b.  Where appropriate, the public is requested to refrain from using coal or wood in uncertified woodstoves and fireplaces for domestic space heating where other heating methods are available.

c.  Governmental and other agencies, review actions to be taken in the event of an air pollution warning.