The Portneuf Valley (cities of Pocatello and Chubbuck) was formerly a PM10 nonattainment area and is presently a maintenance area. Because of this designation, local ordinances are in effect to restrict residential woodburning. The City of Pocatello Ordinance 2726 and the City of Chubbuck Ordinance 582 give DEQ the authority to declare an "air quality alert" and notify the cities. In doing so, DEQ must also notify local print, radio, and television news media that an air quality alert is being declared. Thereafter, burn restrictions for RWC devices and outdoor open burning are in effect.
Location | If AQI is | These Burn Restrictions Apply | Ordinance Link |
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Clifton | ≥ 75 | No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves. |
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Dayton | ≥ 75 | No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves. |
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Franklin | ≥ 75 | No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves. |
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Franklin County | ≥ 75 | No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves. |
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Oxford | ≥ 75 | No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves. |
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Preston | ≥ 75 | No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves. |
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Weston | ≥ 75 | No: Open/outdoor burning, fireplaces, and noncertified woodstoves. |