Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
669 - BUREAU OF FORESTRY (MAINE FOREST SERVICE)
Chapter 21 - STATEWIDE STANDARDS FOR TIMBER HARVESTING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES IN SHORELAND AREAS
Section 669-21-5 - SHORELINE INTEGRITY AND SEDIMENTATION

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 669-21-5

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. APPLICABILITY. The requirements of Section 5 apply to all timber harvesting and related activities conducted in all shoreland areas as defined in this rule.

B. STANDARDS. Persons conducting timber harvesting and related activities in shoreland areas must take reasonable measures to avoid the disruption of shoreline integrity, the occurrence of sedimentation of water, and the disturbance of stream banks, stream channels, shorelines, and soil lying within ponds and wetlands. If, despite such precautions, the disruption of shoreline integrity, sedimentation of water, or the disturbance of stream banks, stream channels, shorelines, and soil lying within ponds and wetlands occurs, such conditions must be corrected. This section does not apply to crossings of water bodies conducted in compliance with Section 11 of this rule.

NOTE: For guidance on reasonable measures, consult the Bureau publication, "Best Management Practices for Forestry: Protecting Maine's Water Quality" (2004). This publication is available from the Bureau and on the Bureau's website, www.maineforestservice.gov.

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