1. (a) From the start of the Working Forest Harvest Notice preparation, but before commencement of operations, the responsible RPF, or Supervised Designee, shall meet with either the LTO or person who is identified in the Working Forest Harvest Notice who will be on the ground and directly responsible for the harvesting operation. The meeting shall be on site if requested by either the RPF or LTO. If any deviation is incorporated into the Working Forest Harvest Notice by a RPF after the first meeting, that RPF or Supervised Designee shall comply with the intent of this section by explaining relevant changes to the LTO; if requested by either the RPF or LTO, another on-site meeting shall take place. Written documentation of LTO/RPF meetings required under this provision shall be submitted to the Department. The intent of any such meeting is to assure that the LTO:

   1. (1) Is advised of any sensitive on-site conditions requiring special care during operations.
   2. (2) Is advised regarding the intent and applicable provisions of the approved Working Forest Harvest Notice including deviations.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 4551, 4551.5, 4552 and 4553, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4597.11 and 4597.13, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 6-2-2017; operative 1-1-2018 pursuant to Public Resources Code section 4554.5(a) (Register 2017, No. 22).