N.J. Admin. Code § 14:5-7.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 14:5-7.1 - Requirements for electric transmission lines

(a) Whenever an EDC constructs an overhead transmission line, it shall:

1. Make use of available railroad or other rights-of-way whenever practicable, feasible and with safety, subject to agreement with the owners;

2. Locate towers whenever practicable and feasible in accordance with the topography so as to minimize their appearance; and

3. Establish a program of painting towers initially and periodically in order to camouflage their appearance as much as possible and to the extent consistent with the need for protection.

(b) An entity that conducts vegetation management under an overhead transmission line shall comply with the standards for vegetation management set forth in N.J.A.C. 14:5-9.

N.J. Admin. Code § 14:5-7.1

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 2165(c), effective 8/17/2015