Open Burning — BVLD Clean Air Plan
Summary of strategies and a focused subset of measurable indicators (from Table 4-1).
Key strategies
- Develop and implement Smoke Management Plans (SMPs) for large licensees, including: custom venting forecasts, piling techniques & seasoning, smoke release periods, and communication/reporting.
- Promote small-operator participation in smoke management planning via outreach seminars.
- Prepare, publish and distribute concise information brochures on the OBSCR & Best Management Practices (BMPs) tailored to small operators.
Indicator subset (measurable)
Number of SMPs developed & signed off by MOE
Number of signatories to SMPs (including small operators)
Attendance at SMP outreach seminars
Number of small licensees receiving BMP brochure
Why these indicators? They measure planning uptake (SMPs), outreach reach (seminars & brochures), and inclusion of small operators — all linked to emissions reductions when implemented. Source: BVLD Plan Table 4-1. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Key strategies
- Develop, publish and distribute BMPs for debris burning related to Community Wildfire Protection activities to minimize impacts from burns that must occur.
- Review and comment on draft Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) to ensure smoke management considerations are included.
Indicator subset (measurable)
Number of communities receiving BMP information
Number of CWPPs in place
% of CWPPs reviewed / commented on by AMS
These indicators track outreach and the degree to which plans include smoke-management. Source: BVLD Plan Table 4-1. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Key strategies
- Prepare, publish and distribute targeted information and BMPs for agricultural and land development debris burning (cost-sensitive sectors where alternatives may be limited).
- Promote voluntary programs (e.g., Environmental Farm Planning) and alternatives where feasible.
Indicator subset (measurable)
Number of agricultural operators receiving BMPs
Number of outreach products distributed to developers
Uptake of voluntary farm planning (reference guide mentions)
Agriculture and development are cost-sensitive sectors; indicators therefore emphasize distribution and uptake of practical BMPs and voluntary tools. Source: BVLD Plan chapter 4. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Key strategies
- Where allowed (regional rules), ensure clean wood burning at transfer stations follows BMPs and is reported/communicated.
- Coordinate with local fire departments and municipalities to manage permitted residential burning periods and public information.
Indicator subset (measurable)
Number of transfer stations reporting clean-wood burn events
Number of municipalities posting permitted burning periods
Number of public notices / advisories issued during burn seasons
These indicators measure administrative controls and public communication (useful proxies for local compliance). Source: BVLD Plan chapter 4. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Table & strategy source: BVLD Airshed Management Plan (Chapter 4 — Open Burning). :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}