Section 229-220-3 - Reimbursement of local entities by MaineDOT1. To the extent that such payments are eligible for reimbursement under the FSTP, MaineDOT may, subject to this Chapter, reimburse local entities for up to 80% of the eligible costs paid by a local entity for the difference between the cost of underground relocation of existing overhead utilities in eligible reimbursement areas and the cost that those utility facility owners would have incurred to relocate those same facilities if they were relocated above ground.2. MaineDOT's responsibility for reimbursement of costs associated with underground relocation of existing overhead utilities is limited to eligible reimbursement areas as defined in this Chapter.3. Underground relocation costs eligible for reimbursement by MaineDOT under this Chapter may include consideration of utility requirements, landscaping and other appropriate considerations, as determined by MaineDOT.4. MaineDOT will not reimburse costs associated with or resulting from any action that results in a betterment, or improvements to, or extension of, service, as determined by MaineDOT.5. MaineDOT will not reimburse costs associated with or resulting from service connections or related work beyond the project right-of-way limits.6. MaineDOT will not reimburse costs associated with or resulting from the acquisition of additional rights-of-way outside the limits of state or state aid highway right-of-way.7. MaineDOT will not reimburse costs associated with estimates relating to the relocation of utilities.17-229 C.M.R. ch. 220, § 3