Docket 20-0402-2301
Objective of Rule
IDAPA 20.04.02
The Idaho Department of Lands administers IDAPA 20.04.02, Rules Pertaining to the Idaho Forestry Act and Fire Hazard Reduction Laws under the authorities of the Idaho Forestry Act (Title 38, Chapter 1, Idaho Code) and Fire Hazard Reduction Programs (Title 38, Chapter 4, Idaho Code).
This rule sets standards for reducing or mitigating the fire hazard created by the harvesting of forest products or potential forest products during forest operations. The rule describes the Certificate of Compliance-Fire Hazard Management Agreement required by 38-122 for anyone about to engage in cutting forest products. It provides for management of the subsequent fire hazards created through a bonding process in accordance with 38-122, 38-404 and 38-405 and details metrics for quantifying and mitigating those hazards.
Following Executive Order 2020-01, Zero Based Regulation, this rule chapter is scheduled for a comprehensive review in 2024 with the goal of simplifying the rules for increased clarity and ease of use.
Quick Reference
Current Status
3rd Draft of the Rule Text is now available for public review. We invite the public to submit written comments by April 17, 2024 (date extended).
There are no substantive changes to the rule text. The new draft showcases significant re-organization and textual adjustments aimed at enhancing clarity and coherence. Thank you for your continued engagement in this important process!
Submit Written Comments
Negotiated rulemaking public comment period extended to April 17, 2024.
How to send your comments:
By email to: rulemaking@idl.idaho.gov
Through our website: Submit a comment
By mail to:
Idaho Department of Lands – CDA staff office
Attn: Josh Harvey – Rulemaking
3284 W. Industrial Loop
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
Fax: (208)769-1524
Negotiated Rulemaking
Negotiated rulemaking is a process in which all interested parties and the agency seek consensus on the content of a rule. Public meetings are an opportunity for all interested persons to discuss possible changes to the rule, and the public may also submit written comments.
- Notice of Intent to Promulgate Rules – Negotiated Rulemaking October 4, 2023, Idaho Administrative Bulletin, pages 514-515
- Land Board Memo 8/15/2023 – Approval to initiate negotiated rulemaking.
- Zero-based Prospective Analysis Form – August 15, 2023
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023 – 5pm to 6pm (PT)
Agenda
Presentation
Participant List
Meetings Notes
Idaho Department of Lands, Coeur d’Alene Staff Office, Sundance Room
3824 W Industrial Loop
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
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Phone Conference ID: 127 613 129#
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 – 7pm to 8pm (MT)
Agenda
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Meeting Notes
Evergreen Hotel McCall, Western Larch Room
210 N. Third Street
McCall, ID 83638
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Draft #1
Date Posted: 10/10/2023
Meeting Discussion: 10/10/2023 and 10/11/2023
Written Comment Deadline: 11/17/2023
Draft #2
Date Posted: 02/02/2024
Written Comment Deadline: 02/22/2024
Draft #3
Date Posted: 4/3/2024
Written Comment Deadline: 4/15/2024
Draft #3 (Corrected)
Date Posted: 04/12/2024
Written Comment Deadline: 04/17/2024
Kristy Tucker with Potlatch Deltic – Received 10/31/2023
Wade Semeliss with PotlatchDeltic Corporation – Received 2/21/2024
Shawn Keough, Associated Logging Contractors, Inc. – Received 2/22/2024
Mark Boyle, DEQ Smoke Management – Received 2/22/2024
Materials will be posted when available.
Contact
Josh Harvey
Fire Management Chief
Forestry and Fire Division
Idaho Department of Lands
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