§ 39-34-2. Definitions.
When used in this chapter:
(1) "Commission� means the Rhode Island public utilities commission.
(2) "Division� means the Rhode Island division of public utilities and carriers.
(3) "Right tree, right place program� means a set of voluntary recommendations and educational
materials for property owners to consider when planting and/or maintaining trees and
other vegetation to prevent impacts to the electric distribution system; avoid potentially
hazardous conditions; and help reduce the frequency of power outages.
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§ 39-34-2. Definitions.
When used in this chapter:
(1) "Commission� means the Rhode Island public utilities commission.
(2) "Division� means the Rhode Island division of public utilities and carriers.
(3) "Right tree, right place program� means a set of voluntary recommendations and educational
materials for property owners to consider when planting and/or maintaining trees and
other vegetation to prevent impacts to the electric distribution system; avoid potentially
hazardous conditions; and help reduce the frequency of power outages.
(4) "Vegetation management standards and practices� means, but is not limited to, a set
of utility pruning specifications, standards, and practices related to the care and
maintenance of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants located on or near electric distribution
system infrastructure, with a purpose to prevent the loss of electric service; strengthen
electric distribution system reliability and safety; prevent damage to utility equipment;
avoid access impairment; and uphold the intended usage of the facility and/or utility
space.