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In
2008, Idaho implemented a restructured and revised Crop Residue Burning (CRB)
program. The changes resulted from a legal action which challenged that
Idaho had not met all requirements of the federal Clean Air Act when
allowing field burning under State Rules. Idaho made modifications in
statute and Air Quality Rules to resolve the legal challenge. Subsequently,
administration of the CRB program was moved from the Idaho State
Department of Agriculture to the Idaho Department of Environmental
Quality. The legislature provided general funds to cover costs of the CRB
program with a budget of just over $600,000 in 2008 and a continuing
budget of just under $420,000 for following years. Field
burning guidelines for growers on the Nez Perce Reservation continue to be
set by the Tribe. If
you have additional questions please feel free to contact DEQ’s Crop
Residue Burning webpage at: http://www.deq.idaho.gov/air/prog_issues/burning/crop_residue_burning.cfm#annual08 2008
Burning Season Summary
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