§ 49.132 Rule for general open burning permits.
(a) What is the purpose of this section? This section establishes a permitting program for open burning within the Indian reservation to control emissions of particulate matter and other noxious fumes to the atmosphere and ground-level concentrations of particulate matter.
(b) Who is affected by this section? This section applies to any person who conducts open burning.
(c) What is exempted from this section? The following open fires are exempted from this section:
(1) Outdoor fires set for cultural or traditional purposes;
(2) Fires set for cultural or traditional purposes within structures such as sweat houses or lodges;
(3) Fires set for recreational purposes, provided that no prohibited materials are burned;
(4) Forestry and silvicultural burning; and
(5) Agricultural burning.
(d) What are the requirements for open burning? (1) A person must apply for and obtain a permit for the open burn, have the permit available on-site during the open burn, and conduct the open burning in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit.