A. When abandonment of existing facilities is contemplated, the utility shall make every effort to utilize the current alignment and location for the proposed new facilities thereby preserving the available right-of-way. In the event this is impractical or technically infeasible, the owner/user shall be responsible for the removal of the abandoned facility.
B. Abandoned facilities may be removed when new facilities are installed or may be deferred until such time as the abandoned facility conflicts with proposed new development or the installation of any new facilities. The owner shall coordinate the removal and disposal of the abandoned facilities with the contractor making the new improvements. The owner shall be fully responsible for the disposal of the ducts, conduits, conductors, pipes, fittings and all other portions of the abandoned work and for any hazardous materials that may be present in any of the abandoned facilities. Should contamination be evident in the surrounding soils, the owner shall investigate and mitigate the contamination.
C. The owner shall maintain records of such abandoned facilities and shall show such abandoned facilities on any requests to locate facilities when there is a reasonable expectation of conflict with the proposed construction. Such facilities shall be clearly designated as abandoned and upon request the owner shall supply information on the material present.