860-028-0100 Application Process for New or Modified Attachments (1) As used in this rule, “applicant” does not include a government entity. (2) An applicant requesting a new or modified attachment must submit an application providing the following information in writing or electronically to the owner: (a) Information for contacting the applicant. (b) The pole owner may require the applicant to provide the following technical information: (A) Location of identifying pole or conduit for which the attachment is requested; (B) The amount of space requested; (C) The number and type of attachment for each pole or conduit; (D) Physical characteristics of attachments; (E) Attachment location on pole; (F) Description of installation; (G) Proposed route; and (H) Proposed schedule for construction. (3) The owner must provide written or electronic notice to the applicant within 15 days of the application receipt date confirming receipt and listing any deficiencies with the application, including missing information. If required information is missing, the owner may suspend processing the application until the missing information is provided. (4) Upon receipt of a completed application, an owner must reply in writing or electronically to the applicant as quickly as possible and no later than 45 days from the date the completed application is received. The owner’s reply must state whether the application is approved, approved with modifications or conditions, or denied. (a) An approval will be valid for 180 calendar days unless extended by the owner. (b) The owner may require the applicant to provide notice of completion within 45 calendar days of completion of construction. (c) If the owner approves an application that requires make ready work, the owner must provide a detailed list of the make ready work needed to accommodate the applicant’s facilities, an estimate for the time required for the make ready work, and the cost for such make ready work. (d) If the owner denies the application, the owner must state in detail the reasons for its denial. (e) If the owner does not provide the applicant with notice that the application is approved, denied, or conditioned within 45 days from its receipt, the applicant may begin installation. Applicant must provide notice prior to beginning installation. Commencement of installation by the occupant will not be construed as completion of the permitting process or as final permit approval. Unpermitted attachments made under this section are not subject to sanction under OAR 860-028-0140. (5) If the owner approves an application that requires make ready work, the owner will perform such work at the applicant’s expense. This work must be completed in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. Where this work requires more than 45 days to complete, the parties must negotiate a mutually satisfactory longer period to complete the make ready work. (6) If an owner cannot meet the time frame for attachment established by this rule, preconstruction activity and make ready work may be performed by a mutually acceptable third party. (7) If an application involves more than the threshold number of poles, the parties must negotiate a mutually satisfactory longer time frame to complete the approval process. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 756, 757 & 759 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 756.040, 757.035, 757.270 - 290, 759.045 & 759.650 - 675 History: PUC 3-2007, f. & cert. ef. 4-16-07