San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District Rule: Rule 4301 (Open Burning) - Amended May 17, 2007
Summary
SCH Number
2007058351
Public Agency
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Document Title
San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District Rule: Rule 4301 (Open Burning) - Amended May 17, 2007
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/25/2007
Document Description
The amendments to Rule 4301 will implement the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code Sections 41855.5 and 41855.6 pertaining to the prohibitions of burning orchard removal matter and rice stubble. The rule amendments will prohibit the burning of orchard matter for all crops commencing on June 1, 2007, with the exception of orchard removal matter from citrus, apples, pears, quince, and fig crops, and from 20 acres or less at a single location. Rule 4103 will allow the burning of orchard from citrus, apples, pears, quince, and fig crops, and from 20 acres or less at a single location until June 1, 2010. The rule will require rice growers to reduce open burning of rice stubble by 50% by June 1, 2010. To enhance the clarity and rule effectiveness, the definitions of orchard removal matter, residual rice stubble, single location, and spot burning have been included. The existing definition of camp fire has been modified for clarity. The existing requirements for burning Russian Thistle (tumbleweeds) have been modified in order to codify how the District has historically implemented this provision and to enhance the clarity and enforceability of the rule.
Contact Information
Name
Joven R. Nazareno
Agency Name
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The SJVUAPCD investigated the possible environmental impacts of the project and determined that said project will have no possible significant adverse effect on the environment and is necessary to reduce emissions. The project is exempt from the provisions of the CEQA of 1970, per section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA guidelines.
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