19.04.110 Clean Air. Walla Walla County recognizes that the conservation and use of clean air resources are significant to preservation of the custom, culture and economic stability of its citizens and protection and use of their environment.
A. All federal and state agencies shall prior to taking any action affecting air usage within Walla Walla County (i) notify the County of the proposed action, (ii) provide a detailed statement assessing the specific effects on the custom, culture, economy and environment of Walla Walla County, (iii) consider all alternatives to the taking of such action, and (iv) to the extent permitted by law, take appropriate mitigation measures adopted with the concurrence of the County.
B. Any federal or state action that has or could have the effect of changing existing use of air resources within the County shall be critically considered in relationship to the historic and current use of air resources in the County by humans, vegetation, livestock and wildlife. Any proposed designation of federal or state pollution non-attainment areas and any other federal or state action that has any effect on air resources within Walla Walla County shall be coordinated with the County and shall comply with all County air quality standards and use plans.
C. It is the intent of the County to assist federal and state agencies in the planning and management of the County's natural, cultural, economic and environmental resources related to air quality. Walla Walla County shall have the authority to establish development regulations regarding air pollution and develop air quality protections plans of its own design. To the extent such authority is exercised, federal and state agencies shall act in compliance with acceptance and enforcement of such regulations, to the extent permitted by law. In addition, the County shall have the authority to continue to develop, in coordination with private land holders and governmental agencies, air quality management plans that encompass clean air resources throughout Walla Walla County. To the extent such authority is exercised and otherwise as permitted by law, federal and state agencies shall be subject to, and shall comply with, all administrative requirements, controls, processes, and sanctions of such regulations and plans.
Walla Walla County will monitor the available data to identify any potential conflict with federal law regarding the protection of air quality.