New Open Burning Regulations for Yard Cleanup Open burning is a source of air pollution that is regulated by the Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ). There are statewide rules in place that regulate open burning activities to help minimize emissions and ensure that the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are met. Recent modifications to these rules change the open burn periods and include a statewide requirement to obtain a Utah Division of Air Quality's online Open Burn Permit Application. General Requirements The DAQ rules governing open burning can be found in the Utah Administrative Code (UAC) R307-202. This rule allows open burning of: clippings, bushes, plants and pruning's from trees incident to property and residential clean-up activities, provided that the following conditions have been met: The clearing index is 500 or greater. The Utah Division of Air Quality's online Open Burn Permit Application must be completed, and issued by the DAQ prior to burning. Permits may be issued between March 30 and May 30 and between September 15 and October 30 (if approved by the state forester) for open burning of yard cleanup activities. After the application is completed and submitted, a copy is sent electronically to Weber Fire District. The online open burn permit application program will not allow an applicant to complete the application, if there is not an open burn window or if the clearing index is forecast to be below 500. An open burn permit will be issued for a two (2) week period. An open burn permit is valid only on the lands specified in the permit and is required to be on site at the time of the burn. All materials to be burned must be clearly described and quantified in the application. Applicants must be aware of any and all local, state and federal rules and regulations applicable to their area. The open burn permit application can be completed online by visiting the following link: http://www.airqualitv.utah.gov/Compliance/OpenBurning/index.htm If completing the open burn permit application online is not an option, a hard copy of the application may be completed and submitted by mail to the DAQ for electronic processing. To request a hard copy of the open burn permit application, contact the DAQ by phone at (801) 536-4000. Please note: it may take up to 14 days from the date of request to receive an open burn permit if a hard copy is submitted for processing. Agricultural Open Burning Agricultural burning incident to horticultural or agricultural operations are not restricted to a burn period; however, burning may be restricted by the state forester if conditions become hazardous. No permit is required for qualified agricultural or horticultural burning; however, we as that you contact Weber Fire District prior to burning (801) 782-3580. 39