NE LR235

Proposes an interim study on controlled burn permits, examining the approval process, personnel involved, and associated costs

Study areas include timing and locations of burns, prior complications and citizen impacts, weather conditions, and safety precautions

Examines differences between public and private burn regulations, as well as requirements for firebreaks and necessary equipment

Reviews long-term environmental goals and ecosystem impacts of controlled burns, along with current statutes

Natural Resources Committee designated to conduct the study and report findings with recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature