Original Version

Rule 35

35    Tree Trimming

Where overhead wires pass through trees, safety and reliability of service demand that a reasonable amount of tree trimming be done in order that the wires may clear branches and foliage.

Trees so located that they can fall into a crossing span or into any span that could communicate the trouble to a crossing span shall be removed wherever practicable.

Strikeout and Underline Version

Rule 35

35    Tree Trimming

Where overhead wires pass through trees, safety and reliability of service demand that a reasonable amount of tree trimming be done in order that the wires may clear branches and foliage.

Trees so located that they can fall into a crossing span or into any span that could communicate the trouble to a crossing span shall be removed wherever practicable. (see Appendix E, page 2)

Final Version

Rule 35

35    Tree Trimming

Where overhead wires pass through trees, safety and reliability of service demand that a reasonable amount of tree trimming be done in order that the wires may clear branches and foliage.

Trees so located that they can fall into a crossing span or into any span that could communicate the trouble to a crossing span shall be removed wherever practicable. (see Appendix E, page 2)