Cal. Code Regs. tit. 14 § 965.8

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 965.8 - Performance Bonding

When hauling logs pursuant to a THP, the LTO shall provide for the repair of any damage to a county road that is willfully or negligently caused by the LTO's log hauling operations, and shall provide for the repair of any damage caused by the LTO's log hauling operations to appurtenant structures including, but not limited to, guard rails, signs, traffic signals, culverts, curbs and similar facilities. If necessary to ensure compliance with this section, the county may request, and the Department, upon such request, may require the Timber Operator or responsible party to post adequate financial security to restore paved or unpaved county roads and appurtenant structures which are damaged by log hauling operations. The request for posting of financial security shall be made to the Department during the THP review procedure and no later than five days before the Director's decision date. The Timber Operator or responsible party shall post a certificate of deposit, certificate of insurance or performance bond, or other financial security in favor of the Department in a reasonable amount set by the Director, not to exceed $5,000 per mile of county road used or $50,000, whichever is less and subject to provisions of division 3, part I, chapter 1, article 8, §§ 11110 through 11113 of the Government Code. Such cash deposit or other acceptable financial security shall cover a period not to exceed the effective period of the Plan.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 965.8

1. New section filed 5-28-85, effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 22).
2. Repealer and new section filed 8-8-90; operative 9-7-90 (Register 90, No. 39).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 10-31-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 44).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 4551 and 4553, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4551 and 4553, Public Resources Code.

1. New section filed 5-28-85, effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 22).
2. Repealer and new section filed 8-8-90; operative 9-7-90 (Register 90, No. 39).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 10-31-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 44).