Idaho § 39-174 - Committee duties - Meetings

§ 39-174. Committee duties - Meetings

The committee’s duties shall include:

(1) Developing a manual providing guidance for the use, storage, management and disposal of wood or mill yard debris to prevent public nuisances and minimize or prevent harmful environmental impacts. Guidance provided by the manual may be incorporated or adopted by reference in the rules of the department or other appropriate state agencies.

(2) Considering and developing specific solutions to unforeseen wood or mill yard debris use, storage, management or disposal as needed.

(3) Developing and sharing knowledge related to the use, storage, management and disposal of wood or mill yard debris including ways to constructively use or reclaim the debris.

(4) Making recommendations for any necessary permits, rules or legislation related to the use, storage, management or disposal of wood or mill yard debris.

The committee shall meet on an as needed basis to implement the purpose of sections 39-171 through 39-174 , Idaho Code. A committee member or member of the public may request a meeting by sending a written request to the department describing the reason for the meeting, or the department may schedule a meeting at the discretion of the director. Upon receiving the request, the department shall contact all committee members and arrange a time and place most convenient to the majority of the members. Meetings may be conducted using telephonic devices or other methods that allow adequate communication among members.