Md. Code Regs. 11.04.18.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 11.04.18.03 - Procedures for Joint Trenching

A. The Department shall maintain a list of broadband providers interested in joint trenching under this chapter on an opt-in basis via email to OOC_Utilities@mdot.maryland.gov.

B. As soon as is practicable once a local government's trenching project plans are determined, a local government shall provide the location, scope, and nature of any trenching opportunity under this chapter to the Department for notification to interested broadband providers. Notice to the Department shall be sent via email to OOC_Utilities@mdot.maryland.gov.

C. The Department shall notify the list of broadband providers maintained by the Department of any eligible joint trenching opportunity under this chapter and include the date by which the broadband provider must express interest in participating in the trenching project. To express their interest in participation, broadband providers shall send an email to OOC_Utilities@mdot.maryland.gov. The Department shall provide necessary information for an interested broadband provider to apply for necessary permits or approvals from the Department or, in the case of a local government project, a point of contact within the local government to proceed with necessary permits or approvals.

D. A broadband provider shall comply with any other requirements of the Department or local government that would otherwise apply independent of joint trenching.

Md. Code Regs. 11.04.18.03

Regulation .03 adopted effective 49:13 Md. R. 688, eff. 6/27/2022