Section R930-8-4 - Utility Company Coordination and CooperationWhen the department notifies a Utility that relocation of a utility facility may be necessary due to a department project, both the department and the Utility shall follow Subsection 72-6-116(6). The Utility shall:
(1) Provide to the department, the location of each utility facility likely to be affected following the process set forth in Subsection R930-7-11(6).(2) Identify for the department conflicts department project and the Utility's operation of its utility facilities.(3) Submit to the department all conveyances, vesting documents, or other evidence of title to real property related to the potential relocation of utility facilities as early as practicable.(4) Submit to the department the Utility's proposed design for relocation; detailed cost estimates; a reasonable relocation schedule to accommodate the department project; reasonable limits on department project work, including utility outage windows and construction loadings by the department; and communication procedures between the parties. A reasonable relocation schedule for the project includes, work sequencing, task durations, material ordering, notification requirements, mobilization, third-party coordination, communication between the parties, and any other activity necessary for the relocation of the utility facility to accommodate the department project. If the relocation work is to be completed before the department awarding the department project to its contractor, the Utility shall include specific dates in the schedule.(5) Execute a written relocation agreement with the department. The agreement shall include terms and conditions, including, the relocation scope of work, reimbursement provisions, federal requirements, description and location of the work to be undertaken, plans and drawings, and detailed cost estimates.(6) After the department has awarded the department project to a contractor, coordinate with the contractor to develop a detailed work plan and schedule and address other matters of mutual concern during construction. Submit to the department written acknowledgment of the approved schedule.(7) Perform the work necessary for removal, relocation, or alteration of the utility facility in accordance with the detailed work plan and schedule developed in Subsections (4) and (6), and as described in the relocation agreement and supplemental agreements.Utah Admin. Code R930-8-4
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-18, effective 8/24/2015Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-20, effective 9/28/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-16, effective 7/23/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-24, effective 12/11/2024