1. Definition. As used in this section, "winter haul road" means a route or travel way that is utilized for forest management activities conducted primarily during frozen ground conditions. A winter haul road is not considered a land management road. A winter haul road:

A. Must be constructed with minimal soil disturbance outside of the traveled way;

B. May not have added surfacing material; and

C. Must be substantially revegetated and maintained in a vegetated condition within 18 months of cessation of use.

2. Report to Legislature. The Maine Land Use Regulation Commission shall report to the Second Regular Session of the 120th Legislature its guidelines concerning the use of winter haul roads and any necessary implementing legislation regarding those guidelines by November 1, 2001.

SUMMARY

This bill amends the definition of campsite under the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission laws by treating the 8-or-fewer per-site qualifier as a design standard and by removing the 28- foot trailer restriction.

The bill exempts road salt or sand-salt areas that are used solely for forestry purposes from the waste disposal permitting requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38 and that are under the jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission.

The bill requires the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission to develop guidelines for the use of winter haul roads and report to the Second Regular Session of the 120th Legislature.