Utility determinations

Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-13-503, under Utility Service for Transit Project.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-13-503

(a) If a transit project crosses or affects a subsurface right-of-way or other property interest held by a utility, then the utility may determine whether the proposed construction creates a conflict with the utility's existing systems, facilities, infrastructure, or property interests.

(b) If a utility determines that a conflict exists, then the utility shall provide written notice of the determination to the operator.

(c) As used in this section, “conflict” means circumstances under which a utility's systems, facilities, or infrastructure would be:(1) Damaged or rendered unsafe;(2) Unable to be constructed, operated, accessed, inspected, maintained, repaired, or replaced in compliance with applicable law; or(3) Subject to conditions that would materially increase risk to public safety or system reliability.

(1) Damaged or rendered unsafe;

(2) Unable to be constructed, operated, accessed, inspected, maintained, repaired, or replaced in compliance with applicable law; or

(3) Subject to conditions that would materially increase risk to public safety or system reliability.