Open Burning Permit Application

Every attempt will be made to approve this permit in a timely manner. If you do not receive approval within the start time of your burn request, please call Jeff Wegner @ 402-380-4270.
Application for Temporary Open Burning Permit

This submission is ONLY valid once you receive an APPROVED email authorization following the email you will receive from this submission. The permit will be issued in accordance with Nebraska Statute 81-520.01. Other permits may be required from the Department of Environmental Quality - Phone (402) 471-3387 or the Department of Health and Human Services - Phone (402) 471-0386.
81-520-02. Open Burning Ban: range-management burning; violations; penalty.

Any person violating the statewide open burning ban established by section 81-520.01 or violating sections 81.520.03 to 81.520.05 shall be guilty of a Class IV misdemeanor. Source: Laws 1980, LB810 §3; 1989, LB19 §1; 1994, LB408 §2.
Date Requested*

MonthDayYear
Date
Owner Name:*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Address of the Burn Location*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

HowellsNE

68641
Person Supervising the Burn*

First NameLast Name
Start Date of the Burn Date* . End Date of the Burn Date* .
Start Time of the Burn time* . End Time of the Burn time* .
Description of Material to be Burned: *
Can ONLY be natural vegetation or the permit will be DENIED and will need to be resubmitted.
Is the property located WITHIN the HOWELLS RURAL FIRE DISTRICT?*

Yes
You, the applicant; Has reviewed Nebraska Statute 81-520.01.*

YES, I understand if I should violate sections 81.520.03 to 81.520.05 I shall be guilty of a Class IV misdemeanor
You, the applicant; Will have water and/or other methods of extinguishing agents available and nearby the burn.*

YES, I will have water and/or other methods of extinguishing available.
You, the applicant; Will check weather forecasts prior to burning and not burn during windy conditions.*

YES, I will check the forecast prior to burning.
Prior to the Burn: You agree to call the Colfax County Dispatch on their NON-Emegency number to notify them @ (402) 352-8527*

YES, I agree to contact the dispatch center prior to the burn.
Signature*

Clear
Please verify that you are human*
Should be Empty:

Application for Temporary Open Burning Permit

81-520-02. Open Burning Ban: range-management burning; violations; penalty.