A. Depending on the severity of an air pollution episode, the Governor of the state may prohibit or restrict various emission source activities in the affected area for the duration of the episode. Such prohibitions or restrictions may include the enforcement actions listed in Table 17.32.040 and in 40 CFR 51, Appendix L.
B. During any stage of an air pollution episode in the county, upon the request of the Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, the control officer shall redirect available staff to assist ADEQ staff in eliminating the episode condition, according to a prearranged plan.
1. Such plan shall include increased surveillance of emission sources, possible suspensions of existing air pollution permits, and enforcement of special emission limiting actions.
2. Mandatory prohibitions or restrictions imposed by the Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality shall be implemented by the control officer upon the request of the ADEQ director.
Alert Stage | ||
1. | Suspend all open burning permits. | |
2. | Limit incineration to 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. | |
3. | Curtail operations of selected manufacturing industries. | |
4. | Request public to eliminate unnecessary motor vehicle use. | |
Warning State | ||
1. | Prohibit open burning. | |
2. | Prohibit incineration. | |
3. | Reduce emissions from manufacturing industries by at least 40 percent. | |
4. | Transfer power plant generating loads outside affected area. | |
5. | Prohibit highway construction and dust producing construction activities. | |
6. | Prohibit dust producing crop preparation and cultivation activities. | |
7. | Request public to eliminate motor vehicle use. | |
Emergency Stage | ||
1. | Prohibit operation of selected manufacturing industries. | |
2. | Close all commercial, governmental, and institutional establishments except public safety and welfare institutions. | |
3. | Reduce power generating loads. | |
4. | Halt all construction except emergency construction. | |
5. | Prohibit motor vehicle use except that necessary for public safety and welfare. | |
* Subject to orders by the Governor of Arizona and directed by the Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
(Ord. 1989-165 § 30, 1989: Ord. 1979-93 (part), 1979)