Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 45-6-10 - Emergencies and Natural Disasters10.1. In situations involving flood, tornado, ice storm, high winds or other natural disaster the Secretary may, based on demonstrated need, approve temporary open burning of vegetation, non-hazardous building debris and other non-hazardous debris from such natural disaster which would otherwise be subject to the requirements of sections 3 or 6, provided that:10.1.1. There is no practical alternative method for disposal of the material to be burned;10.1.2. The health, safety, comfort and property of persons are protected from such burning; and10.1.3. Approval to conduct such burning is received from the Secretary.10.2. During a declared state of emergency under Annex W of the West Virginia Emergency Operations Plan involving a highly contagious animal or poultry disease, the Secretary may approve temporary incineration or open burning of animal or poultry remains and related pathological waste which would otherwise be subject to the requirements of sections 3, 4 or 6 or 45CSR18, provided that: 10.2.1. There is no practical alternative method for carcass and pathological waste disposal;10.2.2. The health, safety, comfort and property of persons are protected from such incineration or burning; and10.2.3. Approval to conduct such incineration or burning is received from the Secretary.