Utility crossings and paralleling of railroad rights-of-way regulated.
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
Summary
The bill requires utilities to get permission from a railroad before installing facilities that cross or run parallel to railroad rights‑of‑way, and to submit detailed engineering plans, pay a standard fee and provide insurance. It also defines key terms, limits parallel use to one mile (or an agreed distance), and adds requirements for flagging services and timely communication of application procedures.
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