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MI AIn 101.Ib I II Is 1.1IN IaUI. 1111.1. Arc a allow open burning in those urcus in which open burning is prohibited by other laws, regulations or ordinances. (i) Recreational Fires, fires scl for recreational, ceremonial, fond prep - cation, or social purposes are permitted provided only wood, coal, of char• coal is burned. Q) Diseased Shade Tree Open Burning Sites. open burning of discused shade trees shall be permitted provided no reasonable alternate method of disposal exists as determined by the Agency, a permit 6 obtained pursuant to this regulation, and the open burning is conducted in accordance with the requirements of this regulation and the conditions of the permiL (I) Site Location. The sites shall be located in accordance with the following conditions or as approved by the Director of Air Quality: (aa) Not less than 1,000 feet from an occupied building. (bb) Not less than 1,000 feet from a public roadway, (cc) Not less than one mile from an airport or landing strip. (dd) Not less than 300 feet from a stream. (cc) Not within wetland. (2) Site preparation. The site shall be prepared in accordance with the following: (aa) Access to the site shall be controlled by a gate which shall be locked when an attendant is not on duty. (bb) Approach roads to the disposal site and access roads on the site shall be maintained so that they shall be passable at all specified times. (cc) A permanent sign identifying the operation indicating the hours and days the site is open for use, rates, the penalty for nonconforming dumping and othv pertinent information shall be posted at the site entrance. (dd) Surfaci water drainage shall be diverted around and away from the operating area mud ash storage areas. (3) Site Operation. The site shall be operated in accordance with the following conditions: (an) Only diseased shade trees and/or tree trimmings shall be disposed of on the site. (bb) Qualified personnel for general direction and operation of the site shall be on duty at all times while the site is open for use and for the dundiun of any fire on the site. (cc) [turning shall he conducted only when weather conditions are such that a nuisance, hcahh or safety hazard will not he created. (dd) Prior notice shall be given to the local fire authority of the time and dumtiun of each tire. (cc) Adequnte Just control shall be provided on the site and on the roads leading to the site. (IQ Ash residue shall be collected on a pcfiudiu basis and duposcd of in an Agencypermilted sanitary landfill. (4) Site Terminalion. T11e site shall be terminated in accordance with the following: (na) All nsalerials extraneous to the site shall be removed and disposed of in an appropriate manner. (bb) The site shall be returned to a state equal to its surroundings. (July 7, 1969; amended Jnae 6, 1970; amended September 14, 19711 amended March 12,1976; amended May 1319761