Section 39-35-2 - DefinitionsWhen 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.Added by 2024 Pub. Laws, ch. 406,§ 5, eff. 6/26/2024.