OAR 629-042-1005: Definitions

(1) The definitions set forth in ORS 526.005, ORS 477.001, and OAR 629-041-0005 shall apply to OAR Chapter 629, Division 042. (2) The following words and phrases, when used in OAR Chapter 629, Division 042, shall mean the following: (a) "Accreditation" means approval from the Forester to conduct and document training required by OAR 629-042-1065. (b) "Certificate" means a Certified Burn Manager certificate issued by the Oregon Department of Forestry pursuant to ORS 526.360(3) and OAR 629-042-1015. (c) “Certification period" means a period of five years, beginning on the date a certificate is issued. (d) "Certified Burn Manager" means an individual who has a current and valid certificate. (e) "Committee" means the Certified Burn Manager Advisory Committee. (f) “Dangerous or adverse situation" means conditions that are a significant deviation from a prescribed burn plan and resulting or has the potential to result in negative consequences, as determined by the professional judgement of the Forester or a Certified Burn Manager. (g) "Field certification book" means a publication provided by the Forester in which successful operational field training required by OAR 629-042-1025(2) is documented. (h) "Forester" means the State Forester or authorized representative. (i)“Prescribed Fire” or “Prescribed burning” means the planned application and confinement of fire towildland fuels as defined in OAR 629-044-1005(k) on lands selected in advance of that application. (j) “Prescribed burn plan” is a plan prepared to conduct a prescribed burn, in accordance with OAR 629-042-1040(1). (k) “Successfully completed" and "successful performance" means completion of a training requirement of OAR 629-042-1025, or a test required by OAR 629-042-1030, and which has been properly documented. (l) "Training provider" means a certified instructor who is accredited to conduct and/or document training required by OAR 629-042-1065.