Notice of Public Workshop

SUBJECT: Notice of Public Workshop to Consider New Rule 417, Wood Burning Appliances

The staff of the Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD will conduct a public workshop to discuss the new Rule 417, Wood Burning Appliances.

The proposed Rule 417 will:

1. Prohibit the installation of any new, permanently installed, indoor or outdoor, uncontrolled fireplaces in new developments or existing homes,
2. Prohibit the sale, installation, or transfer of any wood burning appliance that is not U.S. EPA Phase II certified, or equivalent,
3. Require proper operation of U.S. EPA Phase II certified wood burning appliances,
4. Require distribution of educational information about wood burning at point of sale of new wood burning appliances,
5. Require wood advertised as “seasoned” or “dry” to contain 20% moisture or less, and
6. Prohibit burning of garbage and other items not intended for use as a fuel.

The Rule was created as part of the response to the requirement of Senate Bill 656 that the District implement cost-effective control measures for particulate matter emissions from residential wood burning.

Proposed Rule (PDF 19 Kb)

Staff Report (PDF 138 Kb)

Hard copies of the rule and the staff report can be provided upon request (916) 874-4800.

Please direct your written comments on the rule to:

Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD
777 12th Street 3rd Floor
Sacramento CA 95814
Attention: Donny Homer (916) 874-4847.

If you wish to submit your comments electronically, please e-mail them to dhomer@airquality.org.