Section 2Sec./Art. 2

Section of Republic Act No. 11515 is amended to read as follows:

"Section 2.

Manner of Operation of Facilities. - All electric distribution facilities, lines, and systems for electric services owned, maintained, operated, or managed by the Grantee, its successors, or assignees, shall be operated and maintained at all times in a superior manner, and it shall be the duty of the Grantee, its successors, or assignees, whenever required to do so by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERV) or its legal successor, or the Department of Energy (DOE) or its legal successor, or any other government agency concerned, to modify, improve, and change the facilities or systems in such a manner and to such extent as the progress in science and improvements in the electric power services may render reasonable and proper: Provided, That the Grantee shall comply with all relevant technical standards, rules, and regulations for the DOE and the ERC.

Whenever applicable and for purposes of maintaining order, safety, and aesthetics along highways, roads, streets, alleys, or right of way, the Grantee may allow the use of free spaces in its poles, facilities or right of way by interested parties upon reasonable compensation to the Grantee, considering the cost incurred to accommodate and administer the use of the Grantee's facilities by such parties. The ERC shall decide in case of dispute or disagreement between parties."