Perdue, Bev. Executive Order No. 089: Relief for Farmers to Remove Agricultural Debris Due to State of Emergency Caused by Tornadoes

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 89 RELIEF FOR FARMERS TO REMOVE AGRICULTURAL DEBRIS DUE TO STATE OF EMERGENCY CAUSED BY TORNADOES WHEREAS, on April 16, 2011. 1 issued Executive Order No. 87 declaring a state of emergency due to severe weather that impacted the State, including tornadoes, flooding and severe winds; and WHEREAS, on April 16, 201 1. 1 also issued Executive Order No. 88 suspending certain motor vehicle regulations; and WHEREAS, as a result of the severe weather, many of our farms have accumulated debris that is interfering with the ability of farmers to tend to their crops; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly is considering adoption of legislation consistent with this Executive Order, and it is necessary to issue this Executive Order to ensure farmers get the relief they need without delay. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me as Governor by the Constitution and the laws of the State of North Carolina, IT IS ORDERED: Section 1 . Piling of Debris for Removal To facilitate the removal and disposal of debris on farmland caused by the severe weather on April 16. 2011, 1 hereby direct the Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Department of Correction, and local county officials, to assist local farmers in piling debris for removal. Section 2, Appropriate Removal and Disposal of Debris For purposes of Section I , farmers should move debris to the edge of their property to facilitate removal. In the event removal to the edge of the property is impossible, farmers may dispose of the debris in an appropriate manner on the property, consistent with any applicable local ordinances and state laws or regulations. Farmers should coordinate with the N.C. Forestry Service and their local officials to determine if burning of debris is in any manner inconsistent with federal, state and local law.