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Original Version

Rule 80.1

80.1 Inspection Requirements for Communication Lines:

A. Patrol and Detailed Inspections

[* * * * ]

(2) Statewide Inspection Requirements

Each company shall prepare, follow, and modify as necessary, procedures for conducting patrol or detailed inspections for all of its Communication Lines throughout the State. Consistent with Rule 31.2, the type, frequency and thoroughness of inspections shall be based upon the following factors:

• Fire threat

• Proximity to overhead power line facilities

• Terrain

• Accessibility

• Location

Each company that discovers a safety hazard on or near a communications facility or electric facility involving another company while performing inspections of its own facilities pursuant to this rule shall notify the other company and/or facility owner of such safety hazard in accordance with Rule 18(B).

Strikeout and Underline Version

Rule 18

80.1 Inspection Requirements for Communication Lines:

A. Patrol and Detailed Inspections

[* * * * ]

(2) Statewide Inspection Requirements

Each company shall prepare, follow, and modify as necessary, procedures for conducting patrol or detailed inspections for all of its Communication Lines throughout the State. Consistent with Rule 31.2, the type, frequency and thoroughness of inspections shall be based upon the following factors:

• Fire threat

• Proximity to overhead power line facilities

• Terrain

• Accessibility

• Location

Each company that discovers a safety hazard on or near a communications facility or electric facility involving another company while performing inspections of its own facilities pursuant to this rule shall notify the other company and/or facility owner of such safety hazard in accordance with Rule 18(B)18-A3.

Final Version

Rule 18

80.1 Inspection Requirements for Communication Lines:

A. Patrol and Detailed Inspections

[* * * * ]

(2) Statewide Inspection Requirements

Each company shall prepare, follow, and modify as necessary, procedures for conducting patrol or detailed inspections for all of its Communication Lines throughout the State. Consistent with Rule 31.2, the type, frequency and thoroughness of inspections shall be based upon the following factors:

• Fire threat

• Proximity to overhead power line facilities

• Terrain

• Accessibility

• Location

Each company that discovers a safety hazard on or near a communications facility or electric facility involving another company while performing inspections of its own facilities pursuant to this rule shall notify the other company and/or facility owner of such safety hazard in accordance with Rule 18‑A3.