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expected burns, air pollution control strategies that will be employed to prevent significant degradation of air quality, the special recognition given to this area and habitat in the comprehensive planning documents, the City's direct responsibility under those plans for preservation of the natural resources in this area, and the general public benefit derived from the preservation of this habitat. This limited exception is unique and should not serve as precedent for future exceptions for other purposes or signal any relaxation of the City's commitment to preservation of air quality. H. Exceptions to the open burning ban for the management of wetlands in the West Eugene Wetlands Plan area have been previously granted by the City Council by Ordinance No. 19403 enacted August 13, 1986, Ordinance No. 19493 enacted July 27, 1987, Ordinance No. 19634 enacted September 11, 1989, Ordinance No. 19715 enacted September 12, 1990, Ordinance No. 19983 enacted September 12, 1994, Ordinance No. 20014 enacted May 22, 1995, Ordinance No. 20231 enacted June 25, 2001, Ordinance No. 20370 enacted June 26, 2006, and Ordinance 20476 effective July 16, 2011. An exception is again necessary to ensure the continued proper and effective management of this valuable natural resource area. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EUGENE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The findings set forth above are adopted. Section 2. The City shall continue to use its outdoor burning ordinance as one method for maintaining and improving air quality of the metropolitan area. Section 3. An exception to the application of EC 6.200 is given to the Bureau of Land Management, Eugene Public Works Department, and The Nature Conservancy to conduct periodic "wetland management" controlled open burning of vegetation for scientific purposes and to foster growth of wetlands plant species in the areas noted on the map attached as Exhibit A hereto and incorporated herein by reference, providing the following conditions are met: a. Prior to commencement of any burn, the Bureau of Land Management, Eugene Public Works Department, or The Nature Conservancy shall give notice to the Eugene Fire Marshal and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency and shall obtain the approval of those agencies to conduct the burn in the time, place, and manner proposed. b. No more than 250 acres of open burning shall be conducted within the City of Eugene in any one calendar year. c. Environmental protection and fire suppression strategies, personnel, and equipment (including wind direction, moisture regime, and firefighting equipment) shall be approved in advance by the Eugene Fire Marshal and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency. The Bureau of Land Management, Eugene Public Works Department, and The Nature Conservancy shall comply with all conditions imposed by those agencies. d. Burning shall only occur when wind and weather conditions are such that air quality impacts are minimized and safety can be maintained. Ordinance - Page 2 of 3