Section 2Sec./Art. 2

Manner of Operation of Facilities. - All electric distribution facilities, lines and systems for electric services constructed, installed, established, operated, owned, managed and maintained by the Grantee, its successors or assignees, shall be operated or 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 (ERC), or its legal successor, or the Department of Energy (DOE), or its legal successor, or the National Electrification Administration (NEA), or its legal successor, or any other government agency concerned to modify, improve and change such facilities or systems in such manner and to such extent as the progress in science or technology and improvements or innovations in the electric power services may render reasonable and proper.

Whenever practicable 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 the payment of reasonable compensation to the Grantee, considering costs 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 the parties.