Section 096-382-2 - Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the meanings set forth below. Other terms used in this chapter have the meanings set forth in 35-A M.R.S. §3451.
A.Decommissioning. "Decommissioning" means the physical removal of all components of a wind energy development, including but not limited to: generating facilities and associated foundations to a depth of at least 24 inches; and other structures, buildings, roads, cabling, electrical components, and any other associated facilities and foundations to a depth of at least 24 inches, to the extent they are not otherwise in or proposed to be placed in productive use. Decommissioning also includes the grading and revegetation of all earth disturbed during construction and decommissioning, except for areas already restored.B.Horizontal View Angle. "Horizontal View Angle" (HVA) means the angle of view, measured horizontally in degrees from a particular viewpoint, between the two outermost visible points of proposed or existing generating facilities.C.Occupied Building. "Occupied Building" means a residence, school, hospital, house of worship, public library, or other building that is occupied or in use as a residence or is customarily frequented by the public at the time the permit application is submitted.D.Shadow Flicker. "Shadow Flicker" means alternating changes in light intensity caused by rotating wind turbine blades casting shadows on the ground or a stationary object. Shadow flicker occurs as the shadows of the blades move past the observation point, when the rotor is directly between the observer and the sun, and the rotor is spinning.06- 096 C.M.R. ch. 382, § 2