Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
669 - BUREAU OF FORESTRY (MAINE FOREST SERVICE)
Chapter 6 - RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FIRE PREVENTION PLANS
Section 669-6-2 - Completion Dates for Priority 1 areas
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Completion Dates for Priority 1 areas will be determined by each Regional Ranger based on the following criteria:
A. Fire records of the 5-year occurrence of fires started within the right -of-way will be summarized to determine the average or most common date that spring fires begin to occur. This will determine a "completion date" for a specific clearance plan.
B. Total amount of right-of-way to be cleared and the time required to complete the work.
C. In relation to burning, each Fire Control Region will determine the beginning date each spring that snow cover and conditions would allow burning and track the number of allowable burning days based on likely fire weather conditions.
The "completion date" may be extended if a reasonable number of days have not been available to complete the job based on class day, and wind speed. Any extension must be requested by the Railroad Co. requesting an extension through the local Ranger. If a mechanical burner is used there should be sufficient burning days in the fall and early spring to meet a "completion date".
