CTDEEPOpen Burning Training Program

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“ I have personally reviewed the State of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Open Burning Training Modules, numbered one through six inclusive, and I am familiar with the information provided in these Modules. I further attest that I will answer the following Exam questions on my own accord and will not share the Exam questions and/or answers with anyone else.”

Module 1: Introduction and Overview of the State’s Open Burning Laws

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* Module 1 - Question 1
"Open burning” means the burning of any matter in such a manner that the products of combustion resulting from the burning are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through an adequate stack or flue.

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* Module 1 - Question 2
“Brush” is defined as shrubs, vegetation or prunings, the diameter of which is not greater than three inches at the widest point.

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False

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* Module 1 - Question 3
Except for actions on State-owned property, municipalities have the authority to regulate or ban the open burning of brush for any purpose within their boundaries.

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False

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* Module 1 - Question 4
The burning of non-processed wood for campfires and bonfires is not prohibited if the burning is conducted so as to not create a nuisance and is in accordance with any restrictions imposed on such burning by a municipality.

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False

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* Module 1 - Question 5
Open burning is regulated in the State by:

Connecticut General Statutes Sections 22a-174(f); 23-48; and 23-49a

Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies Section 22a-174-1 Definitions.

Municipal Open Burning Ordinances, where enacted.

All of the above.

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* Module 1 - Question 6
An Open Burning Permit is not valid under which conditions:

When national or state ambient air quality standards may be exceeded.

When the Air Quality Index (AQI) is predicted to be 75 or higher anywhere in the State.

When the State’s Forest Fire Danger Level is high, very high, or extreme.

All of the above.

Module 2: The Open Burning Official

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* Module 2 - Question 7
The Open Burning Official is responsible for making permitting decisions for certain open burning activities proposed on non-state-owned properties per Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-174(f), including but not limited to, issuing open burning permits to conduct open burning of brush at a municipal landfill, municipal transfer station, and municipal recycling center.

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* Module 2 - Question 8
An Open Burning Official’s Certification has a defined term limit.

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False

Module 3: Open Burning of Brush on Residential Property

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* Module 3 - Question 9
Residents who have been granted an Open Burning Permit to burn brush must confirm that the State’s Predicted Daily Air Quality Index (AQI) Maximums and the State’s Forest Fire Danger Level do not prohibit burning before they can proceed to conduct a burn.

True

False

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* Module 3 - Question 10
It is required that the Open Burning Official conduct site inspection as part of the application review process.

True

False

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* Module 3 - Question 11
Who can issue a permit for the open burning of brush on residential property?

Town Clerk

Chief Elected Official’s Secretary

Fire Marshal

Municipality’s Open Burning Official

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* Module 3 - Question 12
"Residential Property” means a one to four family dwelling, used exclusively for residential purposes, and has a Certificate of Occupancy.

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False

Module 4: Other Purposes of Open Burning that may be Authorized

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* Module 4 - Question 13
Per Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-174(f), which of the following open burning activities can be permitted on non-state-owned property by a municipal Open Burning Official:

Fire Training Exercises

Eradication or control of insect infestations or disease

Agricultural purpose

All the above

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* Module 4 - Question 14
The intentional burning of a structure is considered to be a “demolition” activity, and as such, is subject to federal, State and local regulatory requirements.

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False

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* Module 4 - Question 15
Should the Open Burning Official need assistance to determine if the proposed activity is an agricultural or farm related operation and the burn supports an agricultural purpose, the Open Burning Official should contact which of the following:

Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

State of Connecticut’s Department of Agriculture

State of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

State of Connecticut’s Department of Public Health

Module 5: Open Burning of Brush at Municipal Landfills, Municipal Transfer Stations, or Municipal Recycling Centers

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* Module 5 - Question 16
What material cannot be burned under a permit to burn brush at a municipal landfill, municipal transfer station or municipal recycling center

Branches greater than three inches in diameter.

Organic matter other than brush, for example grass, leaves, tree trunks, root balls and stumps.

Demolition waste or other solid waste deposited in the municipal landfill, municipal transfer station, or municipal recycling center.

All of the above.

Module 6: Enforcement of Open Burning

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* Module 6 - Question 17
The designated official that is responsible for enforcing and ensuring compliance of the open burning laws and ordinances could be the:

Fire Marshal, Police Department Official or Fire Department Official

Local Health Department Official

Open Burning Official

All of the above.

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* Module 6 - Question 18
Only the Open Burning Official can take enforcement actions where open burning laws have been violated.

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False

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* Module 6 - Question 19
Per Connecticut General Statutes, violations of open burning laws may lead to a fine, an arrest, or both.

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False

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* Module 6 - Question 20
An otherwise authorized open burning will become unauthorized if the burning creates a nuisance or a public health nuisance.

True

False

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* Module 1 - Question 1 "Open burning” means the burning of any matter in such a manner that the products of combustion resulting from the burning are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through an adequate stack or flue.

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* Module 1 - Question 2 “Brush” is defined as shrubs, vegetation or prunings, the diameter of which is not greater than three inches at the widest point.

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* Module 1 - Question 3Except for actions on State-owned property, municipalities have the authority to regulate or ban the open burning of brush for any purpose within their boundaries.

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* Module 1 - Question 4The burning of non-processed wood for campfires and bonfires is not prohibited if the burning is conducted so as to not create a nuisance and is in accordance with any restrictions imposed on such burning by a municipality.

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* Module 1 - Question 5Open burning is regulated in the State by:

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* Module 1 - Question 6An Open Burning Permit is not valid under which conditions:

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* Module 2 - Question 8An Open Burning Official’s Certification has a defined term limit.

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* Module 3 - Question 9Residents who have been granted an Open Burning Permit to burn brush must confirm that the State’s Predicted Daily Air Quality Index (AQI) Maximums and the State’s Forest Fire Danger Level do not prohibit burning before they can proceed to conduct a burn.

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* Module 3 - Question 10It is required that the Open Burning Official conduct site inspection as part of the application review process.

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* Module 3 - Question 11Who can issue a permit for the open burning of brush on residential property?

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* Module 3 - Question 12"Residential Property” means a one to four family dwelling, used exclusively for residential purposes, and has a Certificate of Occupancy.

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* Module 4 - Question 13Per Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-174(f), which of the following open burning activities can be permitted on non-state-owned property by a municipal Open Burning Official:

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* Module 4 - Question 14The intentional burning of a structure is considered to be a “demolition” activity, and as such, is subject to federal, State and local regulatory requirements.

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* Module 4 - Question 15Should the Open Burning Official need assistance to determine if the proposed activity is an agricultural or farm related operation and the burn supports an agricultural purpose, the Open Burning Official should contact which of the following:

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* Module 5 - Question 16What material cannot be burned under a permit to burn brush at a municipal landfill, municipal transfer station or municipal recycling center

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* Module 6 - Question 17The designated official that is responsible for enforcing and ensuring compliance of the open burning laws and ordinances could be the:

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* Module 6 - Question 18Only the Open Burning Official can take enforcement actions where open burning laws have been violated.

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* Module 6 - Question 19Per Connecticut General Statutes, violations of open burning laws may lead to a fine, an arrest, or both.

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* Module 6 - Question 20An otherwise authorized open burning will become unauthorized if the burning creates a nuisance or a public health nuisance.

* Module 1 - Question 1
"Open burning” means the burning of any matter in such a manner that the products of combustion resulting from the burning are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through an adequate stack or flue.

* Module 1 - Question 2
“Brush” is defined as shrubs, vegetation or prunings, the diameter of which is not greater than three inches at the widest point.

* Module 1 - Question 3
Except for actions on State-owned property, municipalities have the authority to regulate or ban the open burning of brush for any purpose within their boundaries.

* Module 1 - Question 4
The burning of non-processed wood for campfires and bonfires is not prohibited if the burning is conducted so as to not create a nuisance and is in accordance with any restrictions imposed on such burning by a municipality.

* Module 1 - Question 5
Open burning is regulated in the State by:

* Module 1 - Question 6
An Open Burning Permit is not valid under which conditions:

* Module 2 - Question 8
An Open Burning Official’s Certification has a defined term limit.

* Module 3 - Question 9
Residents who have been granted an Open Burning Permit to burn brush must confirm that the State’s Predicted Daily Air Quality Index (AQI) Maximums and the State’s Forest Fire Danger Level do not prohibit burning before they can proceed to conduct a burn.

* Module 3 - Question 10
It is required that the Open Burning Official conduct site inspection as part of the application review process.

* Module 3 - Question 11
Who can issue a permit for the open burning of brush on residential property?

* Module 3 - Question 12
"Residential Property” means a one to four family dwelling, used exclusively for residential purposes, and has a Certificate of Occupancy.

* Module 4 - Question 13
Per Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-174(f), which of the following open burning activities can be permitted on non-state-owned property by a municipal Open Burning Official:

* Module 4 - Question 14
The intentional burning of a structure is considered to be a “demolition” activity, and as such, is subject to federal, State and local regulatory requirements.

* Module 4 - Question 15
Should the Open Burning Official need assistance to determine if the proposed activity is an agricultural or farm related operation and the burn supports an agricultural purpose, the Open Burning Official should contact which of the following:

* Module 5 - Question 16
What material cannot be burned under a permit to burn brush at a municipal landfill, municipal transfer station or municipal recycling center

* Module 6 - Question 17
The designated official that is responsible for enforcing and ensuring compliance of the open burning laws and ordinances could be the:

* Module 6 - Question 18
Only the Open Burning Official can take enforcement actions where open burning laws have been violated.

* Module 6 - Question 19
Per Connecticut General Statutes, violations of open burning laws may lead to a fine, an arrest, or both.

* Module 6 - Question 20
An otherwise authorized open burning will become unauthorized if the burning creates a nuisance or a public health nuisance.