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Utility Permitting Overview. Tim Pelotte, Field Technician, Region 2 Mike Moreau, Utility Engineer. Utility Accommodation. Maine Statutes (Title 35-A Chapter 23) authorize the use of highway corridors for various forms of utility accommodation.
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Utility Permitting Overview Tim Pelotte, Field Technician, Region 2Mike Moreau, Utility Engineer
Utility Accommodation • Maine Statutes (Title 35-A Chapter 23) authorize the use of highway corridors for various forms of utility accommodation. • Such accommodation is subject to the conditions and restrictions of the “Applicable Licensing Authority”.
Permitting Jurisdiction • MaineDOT, as a designated “Licensing Authority”, issues “Utility Permits” in the following areas: • All State Highways outside of compact areas • All State-Aid Highways outside of compact areas • All controlled-access areas on state or state-aid highways, regardless of the compact limits • All state owned or maintained bridges, regardless of the compact limits
Utility Permits • Location Permits – Provides legal authorization to locate a facility in a specific location within a highway corridor. Applications are typically submitted in the late planning or early design phase. Typically no cost. • Highway Opening Permits – Provides authorization to enter upon and excavate within the highway corridor. Applications are typically submitted in the late design or pre-construction phase. A 10% fee, based on the area impacted, is applicable. Larger projects will typically require an escrow.
Governing Documents • Utility Accommodation Rule (17-229 CMR Chapter 210) • MaineDOT Highway Opening Policy • MaineDOT Standard Specifications
Basic Accommodation Rules for Underground Utilities • All facilities constructed within the highway corridor must be permitted • Depth: 3 feet minimum • Horizontal Clearance: 3 feet minimum • Vertical Clearance: 1 foot minimum • Coordination with adjacent existing utilities for new utility construction is required. • A Dig Safe™ call is NOT coordination.
Typical Application Requirements • Signed Application Form • General Location Map • Specific Location Plan(s) • Traffic Control Plan(s) • Documentation of Utility Coordination
Web Site Resources • Policies, Rules and Specifications • Permit Application Forms • Important Links • MaineDOT’s Map Viewer, which includes: • Roads and Corridor Priorities • Compact Areas • Traffic Volumes • Work Plan Projects • Survey Information • And much, much more!