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R.I. Gen. Laws § 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.

Where this section sits in the code

Title 39 Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 34 Vegetation Management for Electric System Reliability

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.

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