§ 39-34-2 — § 39-34-2. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 39-34-2

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 39: Public Utilities and Carriers
• Ch. 39-34: Vegetation Management for Electric System Reliability

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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.

Legislative History

P.L. 2024, ch. 406, § 5, effective June 26, 2024.