Contractor Member Application | Professional Logging Contractors of Maine

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Logging Contractor

Logging Contractor - responsible for stump to roadside - whose businesses are primarily engaged in timber harvesting, eligible for Board Membership, voting member, dividend eligible.* 2023 Membership dues are based on estimated 2022 production (tons produced 1/1/22 – 12/31/22) Please check the line that applies to your company.

$250 (25,000 tons and under) - $200 if Master Logger Certified
$500 (25,001 tons to 50,000 tons) - $400 if Master Logger Certified
$750 (50,001 to 100,000 tons) - $650 if Master Logger Certified
$1000 (100,001+ tons) - $900 if Master Logger Certified

Affiliated Contractor

Affiliated Contractor: not responsible for stump to roadside, except for sole proprietor w/ pre-determination letter (must be Master Logger certified), owner-operator/sub-contractor, chipping contractor, grinding contractor, slashing contractor or chip mill – voting member, dividend eligible*, not eligible for Board Membership. 2023 Membership dues are based on estimated 2022 production (tons produced 1/1/22 – 12/31/22) Please check the line that applies to your company.

$250 (25,000 tons and under) - $200 if Master Logger Certified
$500 (25,001 tons to 50,000 tons) - $400 if Master Logger Certified
$750 (50,001 to 100,000 tons) - $650 if Master Logger Certified
$1000 (100,001+ tons) - $900 if Master Logger Certified

Forest Contractor

Forest Contractor – Trucking Only or Forest Road Construction: 50% or more of business is from forestry operations – voting member, dividend eligible*, not eligible for Board Membership. 2023 Membership dues are based on 2022 data (number of employees 1/1/22 – 12/31/22) Please check the line that applies to your company.

0-2 employees -$100
3-5 employees - $250
6-10 employees - $500
11+ employees - $750

The undersigned, on behalf of the above-named company (applicant), herby applies for membership in the PLC of Maine. As a condition of membership, I agree that: - The burden of proof for eligibility rests with the applicant and all questions must be completed.

1. Is your company responsible for the execution of all phases of your harvesting operation from stump to roadside?

Yes
No

2. Do you have a Federal Tax ID #?

Yes
No

3. Do you have an Unemployment Insurance Account Number?

Yes
No

4. Do you have a current Workers’ Compensation Policy?

Yes
No

* PLC policy is that Members must have a current workers comp. insurance policy. However, affiliated sole proprietor applicants may also qualify for membership if they do not have a current policy by attaching a current "predetermination of independent contractor status" letter from the State of Maine Workers Compensation Board. Sole proprietors must also be Master Logger certified.

Workers Comp. Agency (i.e. Chalmers, Clark Insurance, Cross, F.A Peabody, Kyes, Readfield Insurance, United - etc.) :

Workers Comp. Underwriter (i.e. MEMIC, Acadia-etc.):

Workers Comp. Mod. rating (If you don't know it- leave it blank and we will contact your insurance agent):

5. Do you have a current General Liability Insurance Policy?*

Yes
No

General Liability Agency (i.e. Chalmers, Clark Insurance, Cross, F.A Peabody, Kyes, Readfield Insurance, United - etc.) :

General Liability Underwriter (i.e. Acadia, Acuity -etc.):

6. Current number of employees:

7. Do you participate in a third party certification and/or training program (please check all that apply):

Northeast Master Logger Program
Certified Logging Professional Program
Qualified Logging Professional Program
Other

8. Do you have a written safety program on file?

Yes
No

(PLC members must have a written safety program on file as a condition of membership. The PLC will provide sample safety plans to assist with this process.)

9. Do you have ongoing workplace safety inspections?

Yes
No

10. Have you violated the standards of the Forest Practices Act, the Liquidation Harvesting Rule or had civil violations (i.e. timber theft or trespass) within the past five years? If yes, please explain.

11. During the past 12 months, have there been any significant changes in your company? If yes, please explain.

Company data:

How many tons of wood did your company harvest in 2022?

Type of harvesting operation:

Whole Tree
Cut to length
Conventional
Does not apply

Number of Crews:

Type of Harvester:

6 wheel
8 wheel
tracked
Does not apply

Type of buncher:

rubber tires
tracked
Does not apply

Type of forwarder:

over 18 ton
under 18 ton
Does not apply

Type of delimber:

stroke
pull through
Does not apply

Trucking:

In-house
Contracted
Does not apply

Number of 6 axle log trucks/trailers:

Number of 6 axle trucks/chip van:

Number of wheelers:

Acadia Dividend & Logger Code of Practice

Would your company like to participate in the 2023 PLC/Acadia Insurance Dividend Group? (*participation in the Dividend Group is subject to underwriting approval by Acadia Insurance)

Yes - (if your answer is yes, please proceed to question 12.)
No - (if your answer is no, please proceed to question 13.)

12. Acadia Confidentiality Waiver- As a condition of participation in the PLC/Acadia Insurance Dividend Group, Acadia Insurance requires the PLC to obtain a signed confidentiality waiver from each participating company.

On behalf of (“Company”), as a member of the PLC/Acadia Insurance Dividend Program, I hereby authorize Acadia Insurance and/or its appointed agents to release information relating to my insurance policies with Acadia Insurance, including but not limited to premiums and loss history, to the Executive Director of the PLC. The Executive Director of the PLC will keep this information confidential and will not share company specific information with the Executive Board, Full Board, or individual members of the PLC. I acknowledge and agree that the fore- going authorization will remain valid as long as the Company remains a member of the PLC and the PLC/Acadia Insurance Dividend program, unless expressly revoked in writing to Acadia Insurance and the PLC. The undersigned certifies that he/she is duly authorized to sign this authorization on behalf of the Company. Signature required to participate in the dividend program.

13. Loggers Code of Practice: (All PLC members must sign)

Loggers Code of Practice: It is understood that all members of the PLC will adhere to its “Logger’s Code of Practice”. As a professional logging contractor, I will strive to operate in such a way as to engender the public’s trust including meeting or exceeding the standards and principles as follows: • Promote ethical conduct for all loggers. • Strive to always meet standards for harvesting practices, which are consistent with the principles of sustainable forestry. • To operate responsibly in all phases of the harvesting operation, from the actual harvesting activities to clean-up requirements following the harvest. • Recognizing private landowner rights, I will strive to meet the landowners objectives as long as they are consistent with sustainable forestry principles, federal, state and local laws. • I will do all I can to educate and inform landowners, loggers and others about the need to meet sustainable forestry principles. • I will participate in the Northeast Master Logger, Certified Logging Professional, Qualified Logging Professional or other third party recognized program that will provide me with recognition as having met the appropriate requirements for logger education and training as envisioned by sustainable forestry principles. •Comply with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, industry standards and guidelines applicable to the conduct of forest harvest operations. • Conduct harvest operations in a safe manner which are in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations including safety planning and all provisions of such requirements. • To operate my company profitably as a responsible member of the business community including compliance with all requirements and practices as they relate to my employees, vendors and others I do business with. • Continually strive to maintain positive relationships with landowners, procurement and mill personnel and the public in general. • Do my part to assure that my industry has a positive image and to work with peer groups, logger associations and others to strive to bring all loggers up to these standards. • Strive to continually improve my operations through training, innovation, employee programs and other appropriate means. • Act responsibly to uphold the integrity of the logging profession.

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2023 Dues - We understand PLC’s honor system is based on the membership level as set forth by the PLC Board of Directors on and that any member found not paying fairly for 2022 will be assessed back dues. IF MORE than 50% of your employees attended a 2022 PLC Spring Safety Training, which means that there are no dues required from your company for the 2023 membership year. However, we do need you to fill out the renewal application.

2023 Dues Amount:

Log A Load Donation - Please accept my additional donation on behalf of the Log A Load for Maine kids program. Contributions will be distributed equally between Eastern Maine Healthcare and the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.

2022 Donation Amount:

Total Due:

If MORE than 50% of your employees attended a 2022 PLC Spring Safety Training, then there are no dues required from your company for the 2023 membership year. However, we do need you to fill out the renewal application.

Payment Options:

To pay by credit card please check here and we will e-mail you a secure link.
I will mail a check to: Professional Logging Contractors of Maine P.O. Box 1036 , Augusta, ME 04332

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