It does so through the standards established for approving woodburning devices and the implementation of woodburning bans when meteorologic and air quality conditions require it. For more detailed information please see our woodstove regulations page . Regulation No. 15 is designed to reduce particulate emissions by requiring reductions in application rates of street sanding materials by governmental agencies, increased usage of alternative liquid de-icing compounds, and improved and more frequent street sweeping. It also specifies requirements for the types of street sand that can be used. No, the local street maintenance, highway, or road and bridge department which has jurisdiction is responsible for such operations and should be notified of such complaints.
Particulates are fine dust particles.
Application rates are left up to the decision of the local jurisdiction, but the maximum established baseline rate is 500 pounds of sand per lane mile.