§ 35-A §2305-A — Transmission and distribution utilities and telephone providers to conform to standards

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Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
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Applicable national standard.
Except as otherwise provided in this section or by rule of the commission adopted pursuant to this section, every transmission and distribution utility, entity authorized under section 2301 to construct lines and cable television company shall design, construct, operate and maintain its lines and equipment in conformance with the applicable provisions of the most recent edition of the Standard.
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Review of standards by commission.
Whenever a new or revised edition of the Standard is published, a transmission and distribution utility, entity authorized under section 2301 to construct lines or cable television company may request the commission to hold a hearing on whether the new or revised Standard should be adopted.
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Modifications, deletions and waivers to Standard.
The commission may, at its discretion and after appropriate hearing, modify, delete or waive individual requirements of the Standard. The commission may make a modification or deletion or grant a waiver of a national standard of practice contained in the Standard only if it finds one of the following:
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Additional safety measures.
The commission may, at its discretion and after appropriate hearing, require safety measures in addition to those required by the Standard. An additional requirement remains in force for 10 years from its effective date unless the commission:

Legislative History

PL 1995, c. 349, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 398, §A35 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 398, §§A104,105 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. B, §7 (AMD).