CSX Transportation, Inc. Herbicide Application CSX Transportation, Inc. will be applying herbicide as part of the rights-of-way management of the railroad as described in the Vegetation Management Plan and Yearly Operational Plan. Herbicide application within the railroad right-of-way will be performed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management Plan using low pressure selected application from a specialized hy-rail truck equipped with a spray boom. This method is suitable for application within the buffer zone or restricted application zone of sensitive areas as defined in 333 CMR 11.04. The approximate dates on which the spraying will commence and conclude are June 14, 2010 and July 16, 2010, respectively. The potential herbicides that will be used are: RazorPro, Escort XP, and Oust XP. The purpose of the herbicide application is to manage vegetation so that the passage of people, materials, and goods remains safe. Vegetation management is important to ensure proper track and ballast structure drainage, safe working conditions for trackside personnel, and to prevent fire hazards. Vegetation management assures that visibility and track inspections are not impeded and vegetation growing alongside the rails will not prevent effective braking, especially in emergency situations. If there are any questions, please contact Stephen Herzog, Project Manager at: AMEC Earth & Environmental, 2 Robbins Road, Westford, MA 01886, 978-692-9090.
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