Filing an Air Quality Complaint

Filing an Air Quality Complaint
Filing a Complaint

Persons wishing to file an air quality complaint may:

Information Requirements

Complaints should include the following details:

Complaints received are reviewed by compliance staff for possible investigation.  Complaints with insufficient information cannot be investigated.  See "Limitations" below.

Disclosure Notice

Complaint information is subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act as set forth in Chapter 42.56 Revised Code of Washington (RCW).  However, the Agency may withhold the identity of persons "who file complaints with investigative, law enforcement, or penology agencies...if disclosure would endanger any person's life, physical safety, or property" or "at the time a complaint is filed the complainant...indicates a desire for...nondisclosure" pursuant to RCW 42.56.240(2).  If you prefer your identity not be disclosed, you must state, "I request nondisclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56.240(2)" in your complaint.

Limitations

File a Complaint

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To provide photos of the alleged violation, please email complaints@yrcaa.org. Photos should be labeled/stamped with the time and date. Photos should clearly show the source of the alleged violation, such as dusty road, burning debris pile, smoking chimney, etc.

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Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency
186 Iron Horse Court, Suite 101
Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: 509-834-2050

Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday (closed weekends and holidays)

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