Oregon Administrative Code

629-045-0035 Classification Requirements and Limitations In classifying lands pursuant to OAR 629-045-0030: (1) A committee may determine potential site productivity: (a) Directly, by tree growth and stocking measurements made in a locale; or (b) Indirectly, by using applicable U…

629-045-0040 Mapping Requirements and Boundary Recommendations (1) On the maps required by ORS 526.324 and 526.328, a committee shall set forth the outer boundaries of all forestland classified by the committee pursuant to OAR 629-045-0030 and 629-045-0035. (a) Natural geographic…

629-045-0045 Community Meetings (1) Prior to holding the public hearing required by ORS 526.328(1), a committee shall hold one or more community meetings in each county of its jurisdiction. (2) At a community meeting required by section (1) of this rule, a committee shall: (a) Pr…

629-045-0050 Formal Written Order Requirements A committee shall file the formal written order required by ORS 526.328(2) with the county clerk(s) within thirty days of its adoption by the committee. Any delay in meeting this thirty day requirement shall be promptly reported in w…

629-045-0055 Limitations and Requirements for Forest Protection District Actions (1) The forester shall make adjustments to the forest patrol assessment rolls to give effect to all forestland classification or reclassification decisions made by a committee, pursuant to OAR 629-04…

629-045-0060 Limitations and Classification by the State Forester (1) Pursuant to ORS 526.340, the State Forester may identify and classify forestland in a county, consistent with 526.324 and 526.328, if: (a) The governing body of a county has failed to establish a committee with…

629-045-0065 Length of Committee Member Terms The amendments to ORS 526.310(2), which become effective January 1, 2010, establish a four-year term for members of forestland classification committees, in the absence of other direction from the appointing authority. Unless otherwis…

629-046-0005 Definitions The following words and phrases shall mean the following, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Booming Equipment” includes boom sticks. (2) “Brand” means an identifying mark upon forest products or booming equipment, as provided by rule and regulat…

629-046-0010 Special Definition “Brand” (1) For purposes of this division, pursuant to authority of OAR 629-046-0005, “brand” shall mean an identifying mark upon forest products or booming equipment, which mark shall be at least two inches square. (2) The mark shall be composed o…

629-046-0015 Forest Products; Manufacturing Under the provisions of ORS 532.010(4), any part of a fallen tree which has been processed though a mill, cut into cordwood, stove wood, hewn ties, or fence posts shall be excluded from the requirements of 532.010 to 532.140. Statutory/…

629-046-0020 Forest Products; Branding Bundles (1) For purposes of this rule, a “bundle” shall mean several sticks or pieces of forest products which are bundled together for purposes of handling or transportation. (2) Forest products which are being transported in a bundle shall…

629-046-0025 Forest Products; Shingle Bolts, Shake Bolts, Stud Logs Shingle bolts, shake bolts, eight-foot stud logs, and other such forest products shall each be branded in accordance with the provisions of ORS 532.010 to 532.140; excepting, however, when being transported direc…

629-046-0030 Branding; Conspicuous Place All brands required by ORS 532.010 to 532.140 shall be marked on the forest products and booming equipment in a conspicuous place, which place shall be a surface whereon said brand shall be readily visible and legible. Statutory/Other Auth…

629-047-0010 Definitions (1) The definitions set forth in ORS 477.001 shall apply to OAR 629, division 047, unless the context otherwise requires. (2) The following words and phrases, when used in OAR 629, division 047, shall mean the following unless the context otherwise requir…

629-047-0020 General Policy It is the policy of the Oregon Department of Forestry to gain compliance with the fire prevention requirements of ORS Chapter 477 first through education and cooperation, and second through enforcement. Authorized fire wardens are to educate forest use…

629-047-0030 Purpose The purpose of OAR 629, division 047 is to ensure a uniform response by authorized fire wardens to violations. Exceptions to these enforcement policies are intended to be few in number and shall be approved in writing by the district forester on forms provide…

629-047-0040 Basic Enforcement Action (1) When a violation is determined to exist, an authorized fire warden shall: (a) Issue either a Fire Prevention Citation or a Fire Prevention Warning to the violator in accordance with ORS Chapter 477 and OAR 629-047-0040 to 629-047-0280. (A…

629-047-0050 Fire Prevention Citation Issuance Limitations Notwithstanding the requirements of OAR 629-047-0080 to 629-047-0280, multiple violations of the same fire prevention requirement of ORS Chapter 477 on an operation shall be considered a single violation each day they con…

629-047-0060 Fire Prevention Enforcement Limitations Only authorized fire wardens who have been designated a Fire Warden — Class A, by the forester on or after the original effective date of this rule, may issue a Fire Prevention Warning or a Fire Prevention Citation for violatio…

629-047-0070 Records (1) Each district shall maintain records of all violations occurring on and after the effective date of this rule. (2) For each violation, districts shall record the following minimum information: (a) Name of violator, as it appears on a driver license or as …

629-047-0090 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.510 — Acts Prohibited During Closed Fire Season A Fire Prevention Citation shall be issued for all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477 & 526 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.510 History: FB 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-9-94…

629-047-0100 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.515, OAR 629-043-0041 and 629-043-0043 — Burning Permits A Fire Prevention Citation shall be issued for all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477 & 526 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.515 History: DOF 17-2024, amend filed 0…

629-047-0110 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.535, 477.540, 477.545 and 477.550 — Regulated, Permit, Absolute Closures The basic enforcement action set forth in OAR 629-047-0040 shall apply to all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477 & 526 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS …

629-047-0120 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.565 and OAR 629-043-0005 — Snag Falling The basic enforcement action set forth in OAR 629-047-0040 shall apply to all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477 & 526 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.565 History: DOF 2-1999, f. &…

629-047-0130 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.615 and OAR 629-043-0010 — Additional Water Supply A Fire Prevention Citation shall be issued for all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477 & 526 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.615 History: FB 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-9-94…

629-047-0150 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.625 and OAR 629-043-0026 — Permit to Use Fire or Power-Driven Machinery and Operation Area Fire Prevention (1) For ORS 477.625 and OAR 629-043-0026(1), a Fire Prevention Citation shall be issued for all violations. (2) For OAR 629-043-0…

629-047-0160 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.635 — Refused, Suspended or Revoked Permit To Use Fire Or Power-Driven Machinery A Fire Prevention Citation shall be issued for all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477 & 526 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.635 History: DO…

629-047-0170 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.640 and OAR 629-043-0036 — Powersaws The basic enforcement action set forth in OAR 629-047-0040 shall apply to all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477 & 526 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.640 History: FB 2-1994, f. & cer…

629-047-0180 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.645 and OAR 629-043-0015 — Spark Arresters The basic enforcement action set forth in OAR 629-047-0040 shall apply to all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.980 - 477.993 History: DOF 5…

629-047-0190 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.650 and OAR 629-043-0020 — Water Supply and Equipment for Stationary Equipment The basic enforcement action set forth in OAR 629-047-0040 shall apply to all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477 & 526 Statutes/Other Implemented…

629-047-0200 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.655 and OAR 629-043-0025 — Fire Tools The basic enforcement action set forth in OAR 629-047-0040 shall apply to all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.980 - 477.993 History: DOF 5-1998…

629-047-0210 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.660 — Additional Protection Facilities The basic enforcement action set forth in OAR 629-047-0040 shall apply to all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477 & 526 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.660 History: FB 2-1994, f. & c…

629-047-0220 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.665 and OAR 629-043-0030 — Watchman The basic enforcement action set forth in OAR 629-047-0040 shall apply to all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.980 - 477.993 History: DOF 5-1998, …

629-047-0230 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.670 and OAR 629-043-0070 — Industrial Fire Precaution Levels The basic enforcement action set forth in OAR 629-047-0040 shall apply to all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477 & 526 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.670 Hist…

629-047-0250 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.695 — Railroad Right-Of-Way The basic enforcement action set forth in OAR 629-047-0040 shall apply to all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477 & 526 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.695 History: FB 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-…

629-047-0260 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.710 — Campfires A Fire Prevention Citation shall be issued for all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477 & 526 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.710 History: FB 2-1994, f. & cert. ef. 6-9-94

629-047-0270 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.720 — Accidentally Setting Fire to Forestland The basic enforcement action set forth in OAR 629-047-0040 shall apply to all violations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 477.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 477.980 - 477.993 History: DO…

629-047-0280 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.740 — Unlawful Use of Fire (1) For ORS 477.740(1)(a) and 477.740(1)(b), a Fire Prevention Citation shall be issued for all violations. (2) For ORS 477.740(1)(c): (a) If a bona fide effort was made by the violator, the basic enforcement …

629-047-0290 Enforcement Policy for ORS 477.993(3) — Unauthorized Entry Into a Fire Scene (1) A Fire Prevention Warning shall be issued for any unauthorized entry into a fire scene secured in accordance with ORS 477.365(1)(f), if the violator entered the secured area by accident …

629-048-0001 Title, Scope and Effective Dates (1) OAR 629-048-0001 through 629-048-0500 are known as the Smoke Management rules. (2) The Smoke Management rules apply to prescribed burning of forest fuels for forest management purposes within any forest protection district in Oreg…

629-048-0005 Definitions Unless otherwise defined below, terms used in this rule division shall have the meaning provided in ORS 477.001: (1) “Alternatives to burning” means any forest management activity that reduces the volume of material, rather than actually being burned. (2)…

629-048-0010 Purpose (1) ORS 477.013 requires the State Forester and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to approve a plan for managing smoke in areas that they are to designate, for the purpose of maintaining air quality. The plan must designate areas within which all …

629-048-0020 Necessity of Prescribed Burning (1) ORS 477.005 declares that the public policy of the State of Oregon is to preserve forests “through the prevention and suppression of forest fires.” Prescribed burning is an important tool used to reduce forest fuels, re-introduce f…

629-048-0021 Necessity of Safeguarding Public Health (1) Excessive smoke, no matter its source, can pose a serious health risk to the public, especially vulnerable populations. (2) To help minimize the health risks to the public from prescribed burning, the program encourages pre…

629-048-0100 Regulated Areas (1) All lands classified as “forestland” under ORS 526.305 to 526.370 and all forestland managed by a federal agency regardless of whether or not classified, within a forest protection district, are subject to regulation of prescribed burning pursuant…

629-048-0110 Characterization and Response to Smoke Incidents, Smoke Intrusions, and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Exceedances (1)(a) When investigating or collecting information on smoke incidents or smoke intrusions, the department will attempt to characterize …

629-048-0120 Air Quality Maintenance Objectives (1) When prescribed burning is conducted near, but outside communities or areas designated as SSRAs, the objective of the Smoke Management Plan is to minimize emissions and avoid smoke intrusions into the SSRA. (2) When prescribed b…

629-048-0130 Visibility Objectives (1) It is the intent under the Smoke Management Plan to comply with the Oregon Visibility Protection Plan (OAR 340-200-0040, Section 5.2). (2) It is the intent under the Smoke Management Plan to operate in a manner consistent with the Oregon Reg…

629-048-0135 Special Protection Zone Requirements Special Protection Zones (SPZ) have been established around certain communities (see maps located within Department Directive 1-4-1-601, “Operational Guidance for the Oregon Smoke Management Program, Appendix 5” requiring addition…

629-048-0137 SPZ Contingency Plan Requirements In the event communities listed in OAR 629-048-0135 exceed the 24-hour average PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard value of 35 micrograms per cubic meter during the SPZ provision period, and prescribed burning is determined t…