Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act directs the Secretary of Energy to study using highway and rail rights-of-way for high-voltage.
The Rail and Highway Transmission Planning Act aims to accelerate the development of high-voltage transmission infrastructure by identifying opportunities to co-locate such projects within existing transportation rights-of-way. The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with relevant agencies and stakeholders, will conduct a study evaluating the potential benefits and challenges of using highway and rail rights-of-way for high-voltage transmission infrastructure. The study will assess technical feasibility, safety, environmental effects, and potential financial benefits.
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