| Updated: |
7/30/2009 |
| Description: |
Open field burning
Grass seed and cereal grain growers who wish to burn harvested stubble in the Willamette Valley must register their fields in March, for burning during the summer months following harvest. When the Oregon Department of Agriculture allows burning (because the weather is appropriate for burning), growers will be issued permits for burning specific, pre-registered fields at specific times.
Stack burning
Stack burning is the burning of "stacks" of harvested grass seed or cereal grain straw. Permits may be issued year round, depending upon weather conditions. Permits are obtained by calling the Oregon Department of Agriculture at 503-986-4701.
The Oregon Administrative Field Burning rules (revised by the 2009 Oregon Legislature): OAR 603-077-0101 through 603-077-0195
Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal: OAR 837-110-0005 through 837-110-0155
Learn more about the Smoke Management Program |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 468A.550
OAR 603-077
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| Duration: |
Growers register annually in March (see below) |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Open field burning registration fee
$4.00 per acre prior to April 1 (after April 1, an additional $2.00 per acre late fee applies)
Open field burning fee $16.00 per acre
Propane flaming registration fee
$2.00 per acre prior to April 1 (after April 1 an additional $2.00 per acre late fee applies)
Propane flaming fee is $2.00 per acre
Stack burning
$10.00 per acre (or 2.5 tons per acre) |
| Responsible Agency: |
Agriculture Department |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Service Links: |
 Smoke Management Program
Smoke Management Program FAQs
Agency Contact Information
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| Additional Information: |
Open field burning
Growers register annually in March
Stack burning
Permits issued year-round depending upon weather conditions. Permits are obtained by calling the Oregon Department of Agriculture at 503-986-4701.
Growers requiring additional information may call the Smoke Management Program in Salem, Oregon at 503-986-4701.
Oregon Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Division
Smoke Management Program
365 Capitol St. NE
Salem OR 97301-2532
503-986-4701 |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Agriculture Department |
| E-mail Address: |
info@oda.state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-986-4550
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Department of Agriculture
635 Capitol St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
- 2532
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/ODA |
