华盛顿州参议院委员会推进法案,为新的木柴炉设定更严格的空气质量标准。 Washington State Senate committee advances bill to set stricter air quality standards for new wood stoves.

华盛顿州参议院的一个委员会提出了参议院第5174号法案,其目的是根据2025年1月1日《环境保护法》规定的标准,为新木柴炉和壁炉制定更严格的排放标准,以提高空气质量。 A Washington State Senate committee has advanced Senate Bill 5174, which aims to improve air quality by setting stricter emission standards for new wood stoves and fireplaces, aligning with EPA standards set for January 1, 2025. 该法案得到民主党的支持,并不影响现有的木柴燃烧装置,并受到一些共和党人的反对,他们认为该法案可能会增加成本并导致禁令。 The bill, supported by Democrats, does not affect existing wood-burning devices and faces opposition from some Republicans who argue it could increase costs and lead to a ban. 如果通过,将需要新的装置以符合更新的标准。 If passed, it would require new devices to meet the updated standards.