Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 629 - DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
Division 48 - SMOKE MANAGEMENT
Section 629-048-0021 - Necessity of Safeguarding Public Health

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 629-048-0021

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) Excessive smoke, no matter its source, can pose a serious health risk to the public, especially vulnerable populations.

(2) To help minimize the health risks to the public from prescribed burning, the program encourages prescribed burning emissions be minimized and smoke intrusions be avoided.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477.013, ORS 477.562, ORS 526.016 & ORS 526.041

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.013, ORS 477.515 & ORS 477.562

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