The Prescribed Burning Board (the Board) proposes amendments to Title 4, Part 13, Chapter 227, §227.5 and §227.12, concerning certification and recertification of prescribed burn managers. The amendments are proposed to clarify proof of insurance requirements and to update the name of the state's natural resource agency and the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.

Jimmy Bush, acting assistant commissioner for pesticide programs, has determined that for the five-year period the amendments are in effect there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the sections, as proposed.

Mr. Bush also has determined that for each year of the first five years the amendments are in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the sections will be that the public and affected persons will have clearer, updated information on the program. There will be no effect on micro-businesses, small or large businesses. There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the sections, as proposed.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Jimmy Bush, Acting Assistant Commissioner for Pesticide Programs, Texas Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711. Written comments must be received no later than 30 days from the date of publication of the proposal in the Texas Register . In addition, the Board will take public comment on the proposal at its next scheduled meeting.

Subchapter A. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS