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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 documenfi~, 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 or signal any relaxation of the City's commitment to preservation of air quality. H. Exceptions to the open burning ban have been previously granted by the City Council by Eugene Ordinance No.19403 enacted August 13,1956, Eugene Ordinance No. 19493 enacted July 27,1987, Eugene Ordinance 19634 enacted September 11,1989, Eugene Ordinance 19715 enacted September 12, 199, and Eugene ordinance 19983 enacted September 12, 1994. An exception is again necessary to ensure the continued proper management of this natural resource area. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EUGENE DUES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The finndings 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 Eugene Code,1971, Sec~.on 6.24a is given to the Bureau of Land Management and the Nature Conservancy to conduct periodic "species protection" open burning of vegetation far scientific purposes and to foster growth of Wetlands species in the area 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 or The Nature Conservancy shall give notice to the Eugene Fire Marshal and the Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority and shall obtain the approval of those agencies to conduct the burn in the time, place and manner proposed. b. The total area of open bunting shall be no greater than 90 acres, and no more than 45 acres of open bunting shall be conducted within any one calendar year. The total area of propane burning shall be no greater than 32 acres and no more than 16 acres of propane burning shall be conducted within any one calendar year. c. Environmental protection and fire suppression strategies, personnel and equipment including wind direction, moisture regime, and fire fighting equipment} shall be approved in advance by the Eugene Fire Marshal and Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority. The Bureau of Land Management and The Nature Ordinance • 2