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County says ORCA revisions on residential burn permits would have limited local impact; agency faces funding shortfall
Summary
Thurston County staff told commissioners the county largely complies with the proposed ORCA changes to residential burn permits, but the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCA) is facing an unexpected state-level funding cut that could create a $345,000 shortfall and prompt proposals for small permit fees.
Thurston County officials reported Aug. 20 that proposed changes to ORCA's residential burn-permit program would have little practical effect in the county because existing local rules already mirror the suggested revisions.
Commissioner Emily Klaus briefed the board on ORCA (the regional clean-air authority) discussions about updating residential burn permits. County staff said Thurston County is already…
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