Docket 20-0401-2301
Objective of the Rule
IDAPA 20.04.01
The Idaho Department of Lands administers IDAPA 20.04.01, Rules Pertaining to Forest Fire Protection under the authority of the Idaho Forestry Act (Title 38, Chapter 1, Idaho Code).
This rule provides requirements for forest fire protection that are designed to prevent and mitigate wildland fires caused by those conducting a forest operation. It adopts the definitions (among others) for Forest land and Range land from 38-101 and defines Forest Operations; it details protection standards that must be met by forest land owners who choose to provide their own protection. The rule describes burning permits required during the closed burning season established by 38-115, during which a permit from the department is required to burn, and details fire-fighting tool requirements, water supply and equipment requirements, and fire watch requirements during forest operations and critical fire times.
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
Negotiated rulemaking has concluded. The Notice of Proposed is now published in the July Idaho Administrative Rules Bulletin, Vol. 24-7.
The public is invited to submit comments on the proposed rule from July 3 to July 24, 2024.
Proposed Rulemaking
A proposed rule is a formal, written proposal by an agency to amend or repeal an existing rule or adopt a new rule.
The public is invited to submit written comments to the agency during this stage of rulemaking. A public hearing may be held for the public to submit oral comments, and the agency gives written and oral comments the same consideration.
The proposed rule text is redlined (deleted text in blue strikethrough, and new text in red underlined).
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Proposed Rule Text, July 3, 2024, Idaho Administrative Bulletin, pages 163 – 171
- Zero-Based Prospective Analysis Form
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 512-513.
- Zero-based Prospective Analysis Form (Sections 1, 2 and 5) – August 15, 2023
- Land Board Memo 8/15/2023 – Approval to initiate negotiated rulemaking.
- Negotiated Rulemaking Summary – March 1, 2024
Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PT)
Agenda
Presentation
Meeting Participant List
Meeting Notes
Idaho Department of Lands, CDA Staff Office, Sundance Room
3824 W Industrial Loop
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
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Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (MT)
Agenda
Presentation
Meeting Participant List
Meeting Notes
Evergreen Hotel McCall, Western Larch Room
210 N. Third Street
McCall, ID 83638
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Meeting ID: 264 100 652 596
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Phone Conference ID: 310 381 629#
Date Posted: 10/10/2023
Meeting Discussion: 10/10/2023 and 10/11/2023
Written Comment Deadline: 11/17/2023
Date Posted: 02/02/2024
Written Comment Deadline: 02/22/2024
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
Submit Written Comments
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
Contact
Josh Harvey
Fire Management Chief
Forestry and Fire Division
Idaho Department of Lands
jharvey@idl.idaho.gov