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Regional air agency weighs education over permit fees for residential yard burns

5868785 · September 3, 2025
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Officials said the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCA) is reconsidering a paid permit approach for residential yard‑waste burning and is leaning toward an education-focused program; ORCA will meet in October to discuss the approach and coordinate with local fire districts.

The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCA) is moving away from a paid residential burn permit model and toward an educational approach, county staff told the Crescent advisory council on Sept. 3.

County and ORCA officials said the regional agency had explored charging for residential yard‑waste burn permits to recover enforcement and…

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