Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) The
use of propane flamers, mobile field sanitizing devices, and other field
sanitation methods specifically approved by the Department are subject to the
following conditions:
(a) The field shall
first be prepared as follows:
(A) Either the
field must have previously been open burned and the appropriate fees paid;
or
(B) The field stubble must be
flail-chopped, mowed, or otherwise cut close to the ground and the loose straw
removed so the remaining stubble will not sustain an open fire.
(b) Propane flaming operations
shall comply with the following criteria:
(A)
Unless otherwise specifically restricted by the Department propane flaming may
be conducted only between the hours of 9 a.m. and sunset between June 1 and
August 31 of each year and (9 a.m. to 1/2 hour before sunset between September
1 and October 14 of each year;
(B)
Propane flamers shall be operated in overlapping strips, crosswise to the
prevailing wind, beginning along the downwind edge of the field;
(C) No person shall cause or allow propane
flaming which results in sustained open fire. Should sustained open fire create
excessive smoke all flame and smoke sources shall be immediately and actively
extinguished;
(D) No person shall
cause or allow any propane flaming which results in visibility impairment on
any Interstate highways or roadways specified in OAR
837-110-0080(1) and
(2). Should visibility impairment occur, all
flame and smoke sources shall be immediately and actively
extinguished;
(E) The acreage must
be registered and permits obtained pursuant to OAR
340-266-0050;
(F) No person shall cause or allow propane
flaming when either the relative humidity at the nearest reliable measuring
station exceeds 65 percent or the surface winds exceed 15 miles per
hour;
(G) All regrowth over eight
inches in height shall be mowed or cut close to the ground and
removed.
(c) All propane
flaming operations shall be conducted in accordance with the State Fire
Marshal's safety requirements specified in OAR 837-110-0100 through
837-110-0160;
(d) No person shall
cause or allow to be initiated or maintained any propane flaming or other
mobile fire sanitation methods not certified by the Department on any day or at
any time if the Department has determined and notified the State Fire Marshal
that propane flaming is prohibited because of adverse meteorological or air
quality conditions.
(2)
The Department may issue restrictive limitations on the amount, density or
frequency of propane flaming or other mobile fire sanitation methods in any
area when meteorological conditions are unsuitable for adequate smoke
dispersion, or deterioration of ambient air quality occurs.
[NOTE: This rule is included in the State of
Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan as adopted by the Environmental
Quality Commission under OAR
340-200-0040.]
Stat. Auth.: ORS 468 & ORS 468A
Stats. Implemented: ORS
468A.600
