Burn Permit - Agricultural Field

(Field Burning)

What is the Purpose of this Permit?

If you are located in Benton, Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Whatcom, or Yakima county, please select the Local Clean Air Agencies for information on agricultural burning in your county.

If you are not located in one of the above mentioned counties, the information below applies.

Agricultural field burning means the burning of vegetative debris from an agricultural operation (not to include pile burning) necessary for disease or pest control, necessary for crop propagation and/or crop rotation or where as identified as a best management practice.

Examples: Wheat stubble burning, Alfalfa seed burning

Exceptions:

No permit is required for the following agricultural burning:

• Orchard prunings.
• Organic debris along fence lines or irrigation or drainage ditches.
• Organic debris blown by the wind.

Who issues this Permit?

Department of Ecology

What Activities Require this Permit?

Burning of vegetative agricultural field (not piled) wastes.

How Much Will this Permit Cost?

Variable depending on total acres ($3.75 per acre); minimum fee is $37.50.

Where Can I Get the Application for this Permit?

The application is online and can be downloaded at https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/summarypages/ecy020126.html.

Do I Need to Include Anything with my Application?

See specific application at above link.

Is the Decision on my Permit Dependent on Anything Besides the Information in my Application?

When you receive your burn permit, you must call 1-800-406-5322 prior to burning to make sure that burning is allowed for that day in your county or zone. You must notify your local fire protection authority prior to igniting any fire. Follow all permit conditions.

How Long Will it Take to Review my Application?

Where do I Submit my Application?

All applications are reviewed by the issuing office.

Schematic:

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How Long is my Permit Valid?

Variable - six months or less.

What is the Appeal Process for the Permit?

Permits can be appealed directly to the issuing office.

Notes / Comments:

Legal Authority:

• Chapter 173-430, Agricultural Burning WAC
• Chapter 70.94, Washington Clean Air Act RCW

Links:

• Agricultural Burning
• Air Permits FAQ

Statewide Contact:

* Permit information last updated 2/1/2013.