December 6, 2010
EPA Lifts Burn Ban for Yakama Reservation
December 6, 2010 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 has lifted the burn ban on all outdoor burning on the Yakama Reservation due to improving air conditions in the region.
Please call 1-800-424-4EPA and ask for the FARR Hotline or visit the Federal Air Rules for Reservations (FARR) website for the current burn status at www.epa.gov/r10earth/FARR.htm#mce_temp_url#
Contact:
Gary Olson, 206-553-0977, olson.gary@epa.gov
Keith Rose, 206-553-1949, rose.keith@epa.gov
We make every effort to ensure that all burn ban announcements and restrictions are posted. Always call or visit your county and local clean air agency and check the DNR fire danger for the most current information.
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