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Cross-references: Chapter 70.94 RCW: Clean air act.
The Board of County Commissioners of Cowlitz County has given due consideration to the existing problems connected with air pollution and the problems which are likely to occur as a result of air pollution within the jurisdiction of the aforementioned county. The Board finds that existing city or town ordinances and county resolutions are inadequate to prevent or control air pollution. The Board has conducted a public hearing in accordance with Chapter 42.32 RCW. The Board deems it to be in the best interests of the public to secure and maintain such levels of air quality as will protect human health and safety and to the greatest degree practicable, prevent injury to plant and animal life and property; foster the comfort and convenience of the county inhabitants; promote the economic and social development of the county and facilitate the enjoyment of the natural attractions of the county.
(Res. 1396, preamble, 3-22-1968)
A program of air resources management shall be initiated. The program shall begin with the activation of a multicounty Air Pollution Control Authority including Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Skamania, and Wahkiakum Counties in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 70.94 RCW and amendments thereto.
The Air Pollution Control Authority shall include and be co-extensive with the boundaries of Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Skamania, and Wahkiakum Counties and include as participating communities the cities and towns within their boundaries and other towns or cities which may hereafter be incorporated.
(Res. 1396, 3-22-1968)
Cowlitz County agrees together with the other counties participating in the Air Pollution Control Authority as follows:
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The name of the Authority shall be the Southwest Air Pollution Control Authority.
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The initial principal office and place of business of the Authority shall be the Clark County Court House, Vancouver, Washington. The Board of Directors of the Authority may relocate the principal office as needed.
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That the Air Pollution Control Authority shall begin to transact business and establish programs and exercise its powers on April 15, 1968. It shall continue in active operation for such period of time as the Board of Directors of the Southwest Air Pollution Control Authority may find necessary to conduct research and studies and develop and enforce regulations with respect to air pollution.
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The geographic area of the Southwest Air Pollution Control Authority shall include and be co-extensive with the boundaries of Clark, Cowlitz, Lewis, Skamania, and Wahkiakum Counties to the end that all of the area within the aforementioned counties shall be a part of a participating jurisdiction of the Air Pollution Control Authority.
(Res. 1396, 3-22-1968)
A certified copy of this resolution shall be forthwith filed with the Secretary of the State of Washington, with the County Auditor, and the County Treasurer, and with each of the participating cities, towns, or agencies. This resolution shall take effect April 15, 1968.
(Res. 1396, 3-22-1968)