Fire Management 2022 Program Guide
burning the director approves a prescribed burning or pile burning after the land manager: (i) provides a demonstration that includes an assessment of the impact to local receptors; (ii) implements measures to notify residents; and (iii) minimizes residents exposure to smoke. (5) The director shall approve a prescribed burning or pile burning for resource management purposes in areas not defined as wildland and the prescribed burning or pile burning may be conducted under the following conditions: (a) the United States National Weather Service clearing index in the area of the burn is 500 or greater; or (b) the United States National Weather Service clearing index in the area of the burn is less than 500, and to maximize the opportunities for prescribed burning or pile burning the director approves a prescribed burning or pile burning after the land manager demonstrates that the planned prescribed burning or pile burning will: (i) not cause an exceedance of a national ambient air quality standard; (ii) minimize the long range transport of smoke; and (iii) protect visibility in mandatory federal class 1 areas. (6) The division shall make the necessary filings with the United States Environmental Protection Agency if a prescribed burning or pile burning approved by the director results in an exceptional event. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 57, 2020 General Session
ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: January 10, 2017
R652-1. DEFINITION OF TERMS. R652-1-100. AUTHORITY. This rule implements Section 65A-1-4(2) which authorizes the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands to provide definitions which apply to all rules promulgated by the division unless otherwise provided.
R652-1-200. DEFINITIONS. 1. Animal unit (AU): is equal to one cow and calf or their equivalent. 2. Beneficiaries: the citizens of the state of Utah. 3. Beds of navigable lakes and streams: the lands lying under or below the “ordinary high water mark” of a navigable lake or stream. 4. Carrying capacity: the acreage required to adequately provide forage for an animal unit (AU) for a specified period without inducing range deterioration. 5. Commercial gain: compensation, in money, in services, or other valuable consideration rendered or products provided. 6. Comprehensive Management Plans: plans prepared for sovereign lands that guide the implementation of sovereign land management objectives.
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