Outdoor burning shall be authorized for:
(1) Prescribed burning for forest, range and wildland/wildlife
management, and wildfire hazard mitigation purposes, with the exception
of coastal salt-marsh management burning. Such burning shall be subject
to the requirements of §111.219 of this title (relating to General
Requirements for Allowable Outdoor Burning), and structures containing
sensitive receptors must not be negatively affected by the burn. When
possible, notification of intent to burn should be made to the appropriate
commission regional office prior to the proposed burn. Commission
notification or approval is not required.
(2) Coastal salt-marsh management burning conducted
in Aransas, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson,
Jefferson, Kleberg, Matagorda, Nueces, Orange, Refugio, and San Patricio
Counties. Coastal salt-marsh burning in these counties shall be subject
to the following requirements:
(A) All land on which burning is to be conducted shall
be registered with the appropriate commission regional office using
a United States Geological Survey map or equivalent upon which are
identified significant points such as roads, canals, lakes, and streams,
and the method by which access is made to the site. For large acreage,
the map should be divided into manageable blocks with identification
for each defined block. The information must be received for review
at least 15 working days before the burning takes place.
(B) Prior to any burning, notification, either verbal
or written, must be made to, and authorization must be received from
the appropriate commission regional office. Notification must identify
the specific area and/or block to be burned, approximate start and
end time, and a responsible party who can be contacted during the
burn period.
(C) Such burning shall be subject to the requirements
of §111.219 of this title.
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