N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1001.05

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-A 1001.05 - Limited Open Burning Authorized

Throughout the state, the following types of open burning shall be permissible without authorization from the department provided the requirements of Env-A 1001.04 are met:

(a) Burning of untreated wood, untreated pallets, campfire wood, brush, or charcoal in:
(1) A campfire, outdoor grill, or outdoor fireplace for recreational purposes or for food preparation; or
(2) A bonfire, in conjunction with holiday or festive celebrations;
(b) On-premises burning for the purpose of frost prevention or agricultural, forestry, or wildlife habitat improvement;
(c) Burning by the land owner of brush or leaves on a commercial property, provided the material originates on-site;
(d) Burning by the land owner of brush or leaves on a private, residential property, provided the material:
(1) Originates on-site; or
(2) Originates on another residential property and is not transported to the burning location for commercial purposes or by a commercial entity or its employees;
(e) Burning by any city or town of brush or leaves; and
(f) As specified in RSA 125-C:10-c, the incidental combustion, under the supervision of a solid waste facility operator, of the untreated wood component of construction and demolition debris at any municipal transfer station subject to regulation under RSA 149-M.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1001.05

#120, eff 8-31-73; ss by #721.12, eff 12-7-75; #1717, eff 2-19-81; ss by #2332, eff 4-29-83; ss by #2938, eff 12-27-84; ss by #5033, eff 12-27-90; ss by #6283-B, eff 7-10-96; ss and moved by #7850, eff 3-12-03(formerly Env-A 1001.03(b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(4), (c)(2), and (c)(3) and Env-A 1001.04(a)(2)); ss by #9239, eff 8-23-08; ss by #9909, eff 5-1-11

Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 32, Filed August 8, 2019, Proposed by #12831, Effective 8/1/2019, Expires 8/1/2029.