Big Stone Gap, VA · Wise County
Application for Open Burning Permit
This application is for a responsible party seeking Town approval to conduct open burning at a specified site in Big Stone Gap.
What this form is
The application identifies the applicant, mailing address, burning site, material to be burned, emergency contacts, and requested time span and acreage. It explains that burning may begin only after approval by the Town Manager or an authorized agent, and lists conditions for conducting the burn. The permit must remain at the burn site, and the Fire Department must be called immediately before burning.
Who needs it
A responsible party planning open burning in Big Stone Gap should complete the application and obtain Town approval before beginning to burn.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the responsible party signs and dates it, with no notarized or sworn attachment identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Open Burning Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the applicant, mailing address, burning site, material to be burned, two emergency contacts, time span, and approximate acreage.
- 3
Sign And Date
The responsible party signs and dates the application.
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Submit For Town Approval
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Open Burning Permit Application?
- No. The responsible party signs and dates the application; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the Open Burning Permit Application?
- The application does not specify how to submit it. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- Can I start burning as soon as I submit the application?
- No. The form says burning may begin only after the Town Manager or an authorized agent approves the permit.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and site details, the material to be burned, emergency contacts, a signature and date, and the requested time span and approximate acreage.