Section 669-21-5 - SHORELINE INTEGRITY AND SEDIMENTATIONA.APPLICABILITY. The requirements of Section 5 apply to all timber harvesting and related activities conducted in all shoreland areas as defined in this rule.B.STANDARDS. Persons conducting timber harvesting and related activities in shoreland areas must take reasonable measures to avoid the disruption of shoreline integrity, the occurrence of sedimentation of water, and the disturbance of stream banks, stream channels, shorelines, and soil lying within ponds and wetlands. If, despite such precautions, the disruption of shoreline integrity, sedimentation of water, or the disturbance of stream banks, stream channels, shorelines, and soil lying within ponds and wetlands occurs, such conditions must be corrected. This section does not apply to crossings of water bodies conducted in compliance with Section 11 of this rule. NOTE: For guidance on reasonable measures, consult the Bureau publication, "Best Management Practices for Forestry: Protecting Maine's Water Quality" (2004). This publication is available from the Bureau and on the Bureau's website, www.maineforestservice.gov.
01- 669 C.M.R. ch. 21, § 5