Definitions

01. Abandon. To desert or intentionally leave a dead animal without proper disposal as provided in these rules. (4-6-23) 02. Air Curtain Incineration. A mechanical process of incineration by which super-heated air is continuously circulated to enhance combustion. (4-6-23) 03. Burning. The act of consuming or destroying by fire with or without the use of an accelerant. (4-6-23) 04. Composting. The biological decomposition of organic matter under controlled conditions.(4-6-23) 05. Dead Animals. Carcasses and parts of carcasses from domestic livestock including, but not limited to: bovidae, suidae, equidae, captive cervidae, camelidae, ratitidae, gallinaceous birds and captive waterfowl. (4-6-23) 06. Decomposition. The decay of dead animals under natural conditions. (4-6-23) 07. Digestion. A process by which organic matter is hydrolyzed. (4-6-23) 08. Harvested. Domesticated livestock killed by a person if any portion of the carcass is salvaged. (4-6-23) 09. Incineration. The controlled and monitored combustion of dead animals for the purposes of volume reduction and pathogen control. (4-6-23) 10. Pets. Cats, dogs, and other non-human species of animals that are kept as household companions. (4-6-23) 11. Rendering. The process or business of recycling dead animals and animal by-products. (4-6-23) 12. Sanitary Landfill. A solid waste disposal site permitted or approved by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality. (4-6-23)