LAC 7:XXXIX.915. Prescribed Burning by Non-Certified Prescribed Burn Managers

A. Prior to conducting a prescribed burn, non-certified prescribed burn managers shall provide the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Forestry, the location, date, and time of the prescribed burn. B. The Department of Agriculture and Forestry will receive and review the information provided and may accept the notification if the non-certified prescribed burn manager agrees to follow the relevant smoke management guidelines (see §911. Smoke Management Guidelines of this Chapter). C. Notice shall be provided 24-72 hours in advance. Notification may be made through either the designated phone number, or the submission form on the department’s website. D. The designated phone number for receiving calls regarding prescribed burning by non-certified burn managers is 1-855-452-5323. E. The non-certified prescribed burn managers shall agree to follow the relevant smoke management guidelines on the department’s website for the prescribed burn notification to be accepted.