FPB Flashcards
What is a trending problem faced by the FPB
Companies inadequate adherence to the wildfire act and abatement policy.
What is a long term problem faced by the FPB?
Companies failure to adhere to site disturbance and soil disturbance laws.
What is the law about site disturbance?
10 % of area can be disturbed within certain parameters is stable soils
5 % of area can be disturbed within certain parameters with sensitive soils
How can a company appeal charges?
Appeals are allowed at any time, but if companies can prove that they upheld due diligence to do everything possible to avoid a negative circumstance, they can be released from the charges or have them lowered.
What is a district manager?
An appointed government official with the FRPB that is in charge of a forest district.
What has been a major recommendation of the FPB to the government?
The creation of a dispute resolution mechanism.
Who does the FPB report to?
The Lieutenant Governor
Can the FPB investigate issues surrounding tenure and money?
No, FPB do not have the power to deal with issues surrounding the forest act or the range act.
What are the investigative powers of the FPB?
They can demand that companies provide them any data or information that they require.
What is the difference between special investigations and complaint investigations?
Special investigations deals with trends on a regional scale where as complaint investigations focus on single complaints.
What is an advantage of special recommendations?
- investigative power
- allow for formal recommendations to any party involved
What are audits?
When the FPB checks on companies to ensure they are in accordance with all laws that refer to forest practices.
