OAR 629-048-0100
Regulated Areas
(1)
All lands classified as “forestland” under ORS 526.305 (Definitions for ORS 526.305 to 526.370) to 526.370 (Seeding agreements as condition of supervision of burning on forestlands) and all forestland managed by a federal agency regardless of whether or not classified, within a forest protection district, are subject to regulation of prescribed burning pursuant to 477.013 (Smoke management plan). The level of regulation may vary according to specific classification; e.g., Class 1, 2 or 3 forestland as described in 526.305 (Definitions for ORS 526.305 to 526.370) to 526.370 (Seeding agreements as condition of supervision of burning on forestlands).(2)
Class 1 forestland in western Oregon, and all forestland managed by a federal land management agency statewide, within a forest protection district, is subject to burn registration at least seven days in advance (OAR 629-048-0300 (Registration of Intent to Burn)), fee administration (629-048-0310 (Fees for Prescribed Burning)), compliance with Smoke Management forecast instructions (629-048-0230 (Burn Procedures)), and reporting of accomplishments (629-048-0320 (Reporting of Accomplishments)). The forestlands and applicable regulations listed in this section may be referred to as “Level 1 regulation.”(3)
All other non-federal forestland within a forest protection district, including, but not limited to, private forestlands in eastern Oregon and Class 3 private forestland in western Oregon is subject to burn registration (OAR 629-048-0300 (Registration of Intent to Burn)) and reporting of accomplishments (629-048-0320 (Reporting of Accomplishments)) but is not subject to fee administration or compliance with smoke management forecast instructions. The forestlands and applicable regulations listed in this section may be referred to as “Level 2 regulation.”(4)
All prescribed burning on forestland within a forest protection district is subject to suspension of burning by the forester under ORS 477.520 (Refusal, suspension or revocation of permits) due to conditions such as air stagnation or fire danger.
Source:
Rule 629-048-0100 — Regulated Areas, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=629-048-0100.