From: Angela Welsh
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 7:21 AM
To: Tim Wilson
Cc: Carolyn Morris
Subject: FW: Transmission Line Easement Question
Tim,
 
Below is the e-mail response from NC Dominion Power.
 
Carolyn,
 
The e-mail below will  be an attachment to the wind turbine staff report.
 
I'll be checking my e-mail throughout the day or you can reach me at 331-1750 at home or  my cell at 548-7789 if you need me.

From: Michael Thompson [mailto:michael.thompson@dom.com]
Sent: Wed 4/21/2010 4:33 PM
To: Angela Welsh
Cc: Steve Saunders; Neil Rozier
Subject: FW: Transmission Line Easement Question

Angela:

 

In response to your question about Dominion’s authority or lack thereof with respect to town ordinances regulating structural height and our R/W corridors, please see below.

 

Michael A. Thompson

Manager State Affairs-NC

Dominion

Mail:

P.O. Box 26666  OJRP-20

Richmond, Virginia  23261

Work Location:

Raleigh/Kitty Hawk

Fax: 804.771.3643

Pager: 804.273.3030  x5169   your number

Phone/Cell: 919.418.1642

 

From: Mark Allen (VirginiaPower - 6)
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 3:57 PM
To: Michael Thompson (Services - 1)
Subject: Transmission Line Easement Question

 

Michael,

 

The vast majority Dominion’s transmission lines are constructed on specified width rights of way (easements).  By terms of the easement, Dominion can control activity and encroachment within the transmission right of way, but we have no control over what occurs outside of the right of way.  We do design all lines to meet NESC (National Electrical Safety Code) clearance to obstructions (buildings, towers, etc.) which could be constructed immediately adjacent to the right of way edge.  We do this because we cannot control the installation of such structures outside of the easement. 

 

While the majority of lines are on easements, some transmission lines are constructed adjacent to or on highway and railroad right of way.   In such cases, we utilize the second party right of way by permit and are subject to the second party’s control of this right of way.

 

Thanks,

Mark S. Allen, PE

Manager - Transmission Line Engineering

Dominion Technical Solutions, Inc.

Phone:  804-771-3607

Cell:  804-270-6147

Email:  mark.allen@dom.com

 


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