Section 17 AAC 15.011 - Utility permits(a) Upon written application, the department may issue a permit authorizing the applicant to construct or install utility facilities within a department right-of-way. Permits for railroad facilities will be issued under 17 AAC 15.471 - 17 AAC 15.551.(b) In analyzing whether to issue a permit, the department will consider the utility standards and requirements set out in 17 AAC 15.131 - 17 AAC 15.301.(c) In a utility permit, the department will authorize the activities reasonably required for the construction, maintenance, or operation of the utility facility described in an approved permit application.(d) The department may attach to the utility permit special provisions it considers necessary to protect the public interest.(e) A utility permit expires if construction or installation of the facility has not started within one year after the date of approval, unless the applicant obtains an extension of time in writing from the department.(f) This chapter applies only to those utility facilities that require utility permits.(g) Any agreements between permittees, or between permittees and third parties, regarding the use of state right-of-way to which the department is not a signatory, are not binding on the department.Eff. 5/23/82, Register 82; am 7/15/2009, Register 191Authority:AS 02.15.020
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