Title 34 — Public Utilities.
37 chapters · 573 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 34-2413.06 Nonprofit housing developments — Definitions
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D.C. Code § 34-2413.07 Increase
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D.C. Code § 34-2413.08 Council authorized to fix water rates
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D.C. Code § 34-2413.09 Water and water service rates and charges
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D.C. Code § 34-2413.10 Additional charge on unpaid water bills
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D.C. Code § 34-2413.11 Potomac water to be furnished to charitable institutions without charge
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D.C. Code § 34-2501 Conditions under which private conduits may be laid
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The Mayor of the District of Columbia is hereby authorized to grant permission to lay conduits for the transmission of electric power and pipes for the transmission of steam in alleys in the District of Columbia, under the following conditions, namely: (1) The conduits or pipes s…
D.C. Code § 34-2502 Penalty for refusal to remove conduits
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On violation of any of the provisions or restrictions of § 34-2501 the said Mayor shall require the permittee, after 30 days notice, to abandon the use of said conduits or pipes and remove them from the alley or alleys in which they are located, and if said permittee shall neglec…
D.C. Code § 34-2503 Right to alter, amend, or repeal reserved
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Congress reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal §§ 34-2501 and 34-2502.
D.C. Code § 34-2504 Construction of tunnels and structures in Anacostia River
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The Secretary of the Army is authorized to permit the construction and operation of any intake and discharge tunnels and/or other structures in the Anacostia River insofar as they affect navigable waters of the United States; and the Director of National Park Service is authorize…
D.C. Code § 34-2601 Purpose
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The purpose of this chapter is to protect and enhance the public health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the District of Columbia (“District”) and provide for the fullest possible preservation and protection of the environment. If a public utility proposes an action, it sha…
D.C. Code § 34-2602 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Action” means any project or activity proposed by a public utility that, if implemented, would be likely to have a significant effect on the quality of the environment. The term “action” shall include a new and continuing project o…
D.C. Code § 34-2603 Environmental impact statement requirements
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(a) If a public utility proposes an action, it shall prepare and transmit to the Commission a detailed environmental impact statement within 60 days following the submission of the proposal. The environmental impact statement shall describe in detail the proposed action, the nece…
D.C. Code § 34-2604 Rules
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The Commission shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue proposed rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
D.C. Code § 34-2701 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter: (1) The terms “demolition” or “demolish” mean any operation by which a structure or mass of material is wrecked, razed, moved, or removed by means of any tool, equipment, or explosive. (2) The terms “excavate” or “excavation” mean any operation i…
D.C. Code § 34-2702 Formation and operation of 1-call center
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(a) All public utility operators doing business or having underground facilities in the District of Columbia shall form and operate a one-call center for the mutual receipt of notification of proposed excavation or demolition operations within the District of Columbia. The one-ca…
D.C. Code § 34-2703 Availability of permit drawings
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The District of Columbia Department of Transportation shall make available to each public utility operator a copy of all approved permit drawings, including those which bear the exact nature and location of all excavation to be carried out, as they are issued to persons for excav…
D.C. Code § 34-2704 Notification prior to excavation
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(a) Except as provided in § 34-2709, no person shall excavate in a street, highway, public space, or on private property, or demolish a building without first notifying, by telephonic or teletype, at least 48 hours, but not more than 10 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and leg…
D.C. Code § 34-2705 Requirements of person responsible for excavation or demolition
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(a) In addition to the requirements of § 34-2704, each person responsible for an excavation or demolition operation shall: (1) Plan the excavation or demolition to avoid damage to or minimize interference with underground facilities in and near the construction area; (2) Maintain…
D.C. Code § 34-2706 Damage caused by excavation or demolition
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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, each person responsible for any excavation or demolition operation which results in damage to an underground facility shall, immediately upon discovery of such damage, notify the operator of such facility of the location a…
D.C. Code § 34-2707 Liability for damages; civil penalty
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(a) If any underground facility is damaged through the fault of any person, that person shall be liable to the owner of the underground facility for the total cost of the repair or, if necessary, the replacement of the damaged underground facility. (b) If any underground facility…
D.C. Code § 34-2708 Mandamus or injunction
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If any person proposes to engage or is engaging in excavation or demolition in the District of Columbia without complying with this chapter, or in a negligent or unsafe manner, or by using a procedure which has resulted in, or is likely to result in, damage to an underground faci…
D.C. Code § 34-2709 Emergency excavation or demolition
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Compliance with the notice requirements of § 34-2704 shall not be required for an emergency excavation or demolition involving an imminent danger to life, health, or property; provided, that reasonable precautions have been taken to protect underground facilities. The appropriate…