Maine Edge Work Sample Clauses

Maine Edge Work. For ME, the Planner or Contractor will inspect every span of the annul treatments lines for edge work and perform any necessary edge. Company arborist or consultant may plan or prescribe work in place of contractor inspection. The edge work consists of hazard trees and side pruning to be paid for on a unit rate basis. Widening may also be authorized on a T&M or lump sum basis. A. For side pruning, the Contractor will prune for Minimum Clearance Achieved at the Time of Maintenance, see Appendix 9. B. Hazard trees are located outside of the specified clearing width of the ROW. These trees pose a threat to the reliability of the line. In order to threaten the line, the tree must be sufficiently tall to strike the line if it falls and it must exhibit one or more of the following characteristics that would make it likely to fall: 1. The tree displays excessive lean toward the line. 2. The tree is diseased or has a defect that increases the risk that it will fall toward or into the conductors. 3. The root system is shallow due to moisture conditions or species characteristics, making wind throw a concern. C. Landowner permission is required for all of ROW removals. Healthy danger trees require written permission, see Appendix 10 for form. D. The Company Representative will be consulted for all off ROW removals. E. Hardwood stumps are to be treated with herbicide whenever environmentally acceptable.