Allows utilities to use existing rights-of-way for electronic transmission infrastructure.
This bill amends the Michigan Public Utilities Act to allow utilities to use existing rights-of-way for electronic transmission infrastructure. It specifies that utilities must obtain consent from local governing bodies before constructing and maintaining lines and poles. The Department of Transportation must coordinate with utilities to review highway corridors for permittable locations for transmission lines. The bill also outlines the process for issuing permits and the fees associated with them.
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