Section 071. Prescribed Fire

01. Purpose. Prescribed fire is a land management tool. Smoke from prescribed fires can have advers e impacts on ambient air quality or public health. These rules establish a management system for smoke fro m prescribed fires that will protect air quality. (3-31-22) 02. Notification. The use of prescribed fire requires a valid notification in accordance with Subsectio n 020.05 to maintain air quality and to protect public health. Possession of a valid notification will not preclude meetin g the fire safety requirements specified in Section 38-115, Idaho Code. (3-31-22) 03. Recommended Practices. To maintain air quality and protect public health the following practice s are recommended: (3-31-22) a. Slash and large woody debris piles should be compact and free of stumps, soil, snow, an d nonwoody organic material. (3-31-22) b. Piles should be fully cured, dried at least two (2) months, prior to ignition. Piles should be at leas t partially covered with a water-resistant material so they can be ignited after enough precipitation to lower the fir e danger. (3-31-22) c. Broadcast burns should be conducted within a prescription that minimizes adverse effects on ai r quality. (3-31-22) d. Membership in good standing in a recognized Airshed Group is encouraged. (3-31-22) 072. -- 999. (RESERVED)