Air quality: wildland vegetation management burning: permits: exemption.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Natural Resources
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how permits are handled for agricultural burning, which includes wildland vegetation management burning. It requires the State Air Resources Board to designate agencies to oversee these activities and create rules for safe and effective burning. Importantly, it exempts wildland vegetation management burning conducted by or under the supervision of designated agencies from the usual permit requirements, while also directing the state board to develop guidelines for best practices.
Key provisions
- Designates public fire protection agencies to oversee agricultural burning.
- Requires the State Air Resources Board to adopt rules for safe and effective burning.
- Exempts wildland vegetation management burning from permit requirements when conducted by designated agencies.
- Directs the State Air Resources Board to develop guidelines and best practices for wildland vegetation management burning.
- Addresses potential state-mandated local programs and outlines reimbursement procedures for local agencies.
Who is affected
- State Air Resources Board
- Public Fire Protection Agencies
- Agricultural Producers
- Local Government Agencies
- School Districts
Notable changes
- Introduces a specific exemption for wildland vegetation management burning under certain conditions.
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