§ 1601. Declaration of policy The purpose of this chapter is to set standards for determining when and to what extent the authority granted by section 1603 of this title may be exercised. (Added 1995, No. 60, § 25, eff. April 25, 1995.)
§ 1602. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Environmental considerations” are requirements set forth in any applicable permit or approval issued by a federal or State agency, board, or commission responsible for the protection of scenic, natural, and historic resources. (2) “Nondiscriminating local ordinances” are municipal ordinances that apply to similar development or construction, […]
§ 1603. Authority to pay for certain utility relocation costs When relocation of a utility is required by a project for the improvement, construction, or reconstruction of a highway under chapter 15 of this title, the Agency or a municipality, or both, may pay for some or all of the cost of the relocation. (Added […]
§ 1604. Applicability (a) Eligibility for reimbursement of utility relocation costs incurred for highway projects that advance to the construction phase after April 25, 1995 shall be determined in accordance with the standards provided in this chapter. (b) The reimbursement provisions of this chapter only apply to “utilities,” as defined in section 1602 of this […]
§ 1605. Eligibility (a) Adjustment of utility facilities may be eligible for reimbursement under this chapter when the required design and installation of utility facilities exceed normal relocation requirements as the result of the highway project’s need to address environmental considerations, nondiscriminating local ordinances, safety considerations, or other requirements found to be applicable by the […]
§ 1606. Reimbursement (a) Except as provided in section 1605 of this title, normal relocation required by highway maintenance operations or highway construction projects is not eligible for reimbursement. (b) Where the eligibility criteria set forth in section 1605 of this title are met, the differential costs over and above normal relocation cost shall be […]
