For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AIR CURTAIN BURNER. A stationary or portable combustion device that directs a plane of high velocity forced draft air through a manifold head into a pit with vertical walls in such a manner as to maintain a curtain of air over the surface of the pit and a recirculating motion of air under the curtain.
DANGEROUS MATERIALS. Explosives or containers used in the holding or transporting of explosives.
HHCB. The Health Hazards Control Branch of the Division of Epidemiology.
LAND CLEARING. The uprooting or clearing of vegetation in connection with construction for buildings; right-of-way; agricultural, residential, commercial or industrial development; mining activities; or the initial clearing of vegetation to enhance property value; but does not include routine maintenance or property clean-up activities.
LOG. Any limb or trunk whose diameter exceeds six inches.
NUISANCE. Causing physical irritation exacerbating a documented medical condition, visibility impairment or evidence of soot or ash on property or structure other than the property on which the burning is done.
OCCUPIED STRUCTURE. A building in which people may live or work or one intended for housing farm or other domestic animals.
OPEN BURNING. The burning of any matter in such a manner that the products of combustion resulting from the burning are emitted directly into the atmosphere without passing through a stack, chimney or a permitted air pollution control device.
(1) The person in operational control over the open burning; or
(2) The landowner or person in possession or control of the land when he or she has directly or indirectly allowed the open burning or has benefitted from it.
PUBLIC PICK-UP. The removal of refuse, yard trimmings, limbs or other plant material from a residence by a governmental agency, private company contracted by a governmental agency or municipal service.
PUBLIC ROAD. Any road that is part of the state highway system; or any road, street or right-of-way dedicated or maintained for public use.
RACM. Regulated asbestos containing material as defined in 40 C.F.R. § 61.141.
REFUSE. Any garbage, rubbish or trade waste.
REGIONAL OFFICE SUPERVISOR. The supervisor of personnel of the Division of Air Quality in a regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
SALVAGEABLE ITEMS. Any product or material that was first discarded or damaged and then, all or part, was saved for future use and includes insulated wire, electric motors and electric transformers.
SYNTHETIC MATERIAL. Human-made material, including tires, asphalt materials such as shingles or asphaltic roofing materials, construction materials, packaging for construction materials, wire, electrical insulation and treated or coated wood.
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