Posted on November 29, 2008 by smsgov
Missouri Phone companies recently cited House Bill 1779 to opt out of Government regulation… But what is house bill 1779?
Under current law, gas distribution lines, electric lines, telecommunications facilities, cable T.V. facilities, water lines, storm drainage, and sewer lines located on private property and owned by the landowner are not considered “underground facilities” for purposes of the Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention Act. This act modifies this definition by requiring that if any of the above-mentioned lines are used for vehicular traffic control, the lighting of streets and highways, or communications for emergency response, they shall be considered an “underground facility.” The lines shall also be considered an “underground facility” if they cross or lie within a public easement, public right-of-way, or another person’s property.
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Posted on November 29, 2008 by smsgov
CenturyTel was first, then came Embarq followed by AT&T and two other phone companies, all telling the Missouri Public Service Commission that their rules don’t apply anymore.
The companies cite House Bill 1779 as reason why they can they can “opt out” of oversight.
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Posted on November 29, 2008 by smsgov
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