Rule 62-17.535. Notification of Construction of Transmission Lines Not Subject to the Act

The notification required pursuant to Section 403.524(4), F.S., shall provide the following information:

(1) Location of the line in terms of county, or sections/townships/ranges;

(2) Names or identifiers of connection points, e.g. “X” switchyard to “Y” substation;

(3) Line size and total length; and,

(4) If the basis of the exemption from the Act under Section 403.524, F.S., is construction of any portion of the transmission line within one or more established transmission line rights-of-way, documentation of the date each such right-of-way was established by means of a deed, grant, permit, license or reservation of easement, final judgment of condemnation or other legal instrument. If documentation of the date of establishment for such a right-of-way is not specifically available, the utility shall consult with the Department as to an acceptable substitute for demonstrating the establishment of the transmission line right-of-way at least five years prior to the start of construction. Rulemaking Authority 403.523(1) FS. Law Implemented 403.524(4) FS. History–New 5-24-10.