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"Do You Have a Burning Question? The Facts about Open Burning in Illinois,"

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have developed a brochure, to educate citizens about the topic of open burning and its regulations.

The Illinois EPA receives numerous inquiries about open burning each year. This brochure is an informational resource for citizens and should help to ensure that any open burning done in Illinois is conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Copies of the brochure may downloaded from the web at: http://www.epa.state.il.us/air/permits/openburn/index.html or may be requested by calling the Illinois Small Business Environmental Assistance Helpline at 800-252-3998 or through the on-line order form at: www.ienconnect.com/enviro

Questions? Contact Al Kulczewski, County Extension Director at kulczews@uiuc.edu

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Al Kulczewski
County Extension Director
Henderson/ Mercer/ Warren Unit
1000 North Main Street
P.O. Box 227
Monmouth, IL 61462-0227
Phone: 309-734-5161
FAX: 309-734-5532
kulczews@illinois.edu

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