2009 Connecticut Code
Title 16 Public Service Companies
Chapter 277a Public Utility Environmental Standards Act
Sec. 16-50hh. Restoration and revegetation of the right-of-way.

      Sec. 16-50hh. Restoration and revegetation of the right-of-way. As part of its supervision of construction activity in connection with any transmission line project, the Connecticut Siting Council may order such restoration or revegetation of the right-of-way occupied by the overhead transmission facilities approved with any transmission line project as it deems necessary to promote the long-term restoration of vegetation in portions of the right-of-way in residential areas where there has been a significant and material loss of screening as a result of clearing activities. Such restoration or revegetation orders shall be consistent with all standards regarding required clearances between energized conductors and vegetation and all standards regarding minimum work distances for those working in proximity to conductors.

      (P.A. 07-222, S. 4.)

      History: P.A. 07-222 effective July 6, 2007.