Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-115.26

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 761-115.26 - Notice of project

(1)Determining affected utilities. The department shall make a reasonable effort to determine what utility facilities are located within the project limits of a state highway improvement project by researching permit files, through field investigations or contacts with one-call locating services, and through contacts with local government units.

(2)Notifying utilities. The department shall identify by name the owner of each known utility facility that is located within the project limits. The department shall send to each utility owner a notice of the improvement project, including the route number of the highway, the geographical limits of the project and a general description of the highway work to be done.

(3)Responding to notice. The utility owner shall:

a. Within seven calendar days after the date of the notice, reply to the department, acknowledging receipt of the notice.

b. Within 90 calendar days after the date of the notice, provide to the department information about its utility facilities that are in the vicinity of the improvement project, including the name of any company that has utility facilities which coexist with the utility owner's facilities. The utility owner shall reply regardless of whether or not it has facilities in the project's vicinity.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-115.26