Okla. Admin. Code § 35:20-13-15

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 35:20-13-15 - Extraordinary fire danger evaluation

The following factors shall be evaluated by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Foresry prior to requesting a burning ban:

(1)Wildland fire occurrence. News reports, field reports and fire assistance requests shall be monitored for indications that wildfire activity is increasing above a normal or manageable level

(2)Current conditions.

(A)Season.

(B)Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) or Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI).

(C)Weather.

(3)Forecasted conditions.

(4)Personal contacts. The Department shall contact local representatives of the areas affected.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:20-13-15

Added at 14 Ok Reg 1236, eff 5-12-97; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2125, eff 6-25-99; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1768, eff 6-25-07