§ 1.1422   Contractors for survey and make-ready.

   (a)  A  utility  shall make available and keep up-to-date a reasonably
   sufficient  list  of  contractors it authorizes to perform surveys and
   make-ready in the communications space on its utility poles in cases where
   the utility has failed to meet deadlines specified in § 1.1420.

   (b) If a cable operator or telecommunications carrier hires a contractor for
   purposes specified in § 1.1420, it shall choose from among a utility's list
   of authorized contractors.

   (c) A cable operator or telecommunications carrier that hires a contractor
   for survey or make-ready work shall provide a utility with a reasonable
   opportunity for a utility representative to accompany and consult with the
   authorized contractor and the cable operator or telecommunications carrier.

   (d) The consulting representative of an electric utility may make final
   determinations, on a nondiscriminatory basis, where there is insufficient
   capacity and for reasons of safety, reliability, and generally applicable
   engineering purposes.

   [ 76 FR 26640 , May 9, 2011]

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