[dynachrome]

Thanks for the EPA links. I found this quite interesting. What pollutes more I wonder? (nI note it does not effect current stoves in peoples homes, yet those states want to ban them , in effect)

"proposed rule would not affect existing woodstoves and other wood-burning heaters currently in use in people’s homes. The proposal also would not apply to outdoor fireplaces, pizza ovens, barbecues or chimineas, and it would not apply to new or existing heaters that are fueled solely by oil, gas or coal. In addition, the proposal would not prohibit or restrict the use of wood-burning appliances for residential heating."

[palmer]

I think it’s pretty clear that they are trying hard not to ban “fire”. If they banned an outdoor “chiminea” they would basically be banning “fire”. Even a primitive bureaucrat at the EPA would realize that is impossible.