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e which exceed the health standards to develop and implement enforceable control measures to ensure that no violations occur. Mr. Arkell explained that the principal source of small particles causing the violations in this area is smoke from wood stoves and fireplaces. In order to correct this violation, LRAPA has adopted a plan that would restrict use of these devices during periods of poor air quality and stagnant air. However, since Oregon State Statutes specifically exempt home heating devices from regulation by LRAPA or the DEQ, this will require the adoption of local ordinances. Mr. Arkell noted that the EPA has approved the balance of the plan, contin- gent on the adoption of enforceable regulations. LRAPA is recommending that households which have only a wood stove as a permanent source of heat and households which demonstrate economic need should be exempted from the ordinance. In addition, the County has asked to see draft language providing for exemptions for DEQ- or EPA-certified stoves as long as the stoves produce no visible emissions. Mr. Arkell said that LRAPA has agreed to this. Ms. Schue commented that the bulk of this proposal was created by a citizen advisory board working with staff and, because the standards have citizen support, they will likely be accepted within the community. She also noted that because the no-vi sible-emissions standard is easily enforceable, the ordinance will not place much of an added burden on staff. Ms. Ehrman pointed out that this proposal represents a compromise in that e much of the public testimony presented during LRAPA's hearing advocated for even more stringent regulatory standards. Responding to a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Arkell said that the no-visible- emissions standard would prevent a person from misusing a certified wood stove. Mr. Boles said that he supports this plan, but believes it should contain even more stringent air-quality standards. He said that the community needs to begin to take actions to correct the air-quality problem, rather than being satisfied with standards that simply allow it to get worse at a slower rate. Mr. Boles also voiced concern that particulate matter accounts for only two thirds of the pollution problem and asked about the contribution of auto emissions to the overall pollution problem. Mr. Arkell responded that auto emissions do not contribute substantially to the particulate matter problem; they do, however, contribute highly to carbon monoxide levels in the air. Mr. Holmer noted that the supply of wood fuel is decreasing and asked what impact this might have on the wood stove pollution problem. Noting that the cost of other home heating fuels is also increasing, Mr. Arkell said that it is difficult to predict what impact the decreased wood supply will have. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 17, 1990 Page 7