Iowa HF736 modifies regulations for installing transmission lines on highway rights-of-way.

Iowa HF736 amends the state's Department of Transportation (DOT) rules regarding the installation of transmission lines on highway rights-of-way. The bill prohibits the DOT from denying longitudinal transmission line installations on primary road rights-of-way unless they endanger public safety or interfere with highway function. The DOT must provide reasons for any denials within 90 days. The bill also mandates the DOT to engage in coordination activities with utility or transmission line developers upon request, reviewing highway corridors for potential transmission line placements.

Iowa HF736 modifies regulations for installing transmission lines on highway rights-of-way.

Iowa HF736 amends the state's Department of Transportation (DOT) rules regarding the installation of transmission lines on highway rights-of-way. The bill prohibits the DOT from denying longitudinal transmission line installations on primary road rights-of-way unless they endanger public safety or interfere with highway function. The DOT must provide reasons for any denials within 90 days. The bill also mandates the DOT to engage in coordination activities with utility or transmission line developers upon request, reviewing highway corridors for potential transmission line placements.