Guidance Documents for State, Local and Tribal Air Officials about the Burn Wise Program

The Burn Wise Program ran from 2009 to 2025. The website serves as a historic record; EPA is no longer updating program content as of October 30, 2025.

Below are a few guidance documents for state, local and tribal air pollution control officials.

Strategies for Reducing Residential Wood Smoke (2013) (PDF) (45pp, 593k) - Comprehensive list of strategies to help communities reduce wood smoke from residential heating.
Changeout Guide - Helps determine whether it is feasible to develop and implement a wood stove changeout campaign.
Guidance Document for Residential Wood Combustion Emission Control Measures (1989) (PDF) (234pp, 8.0 MB) - Developing plans for controlling emissions from residential wood combustion devices.
Guidance for States to Incorporate a Wood Stove Changeout Program into State Implementation Plans (2006) (PDF) (22 pp, 202 KB)
Guidance for Using SEPs to Implement Wood Stove Changeout Programs (2007) (PDF) (24pp, 100k) - How to utilize supplemental environmental projects to implement a wood stove changeout program.