Section 2Sec./Art. 2

Manner of Operations of Facilities. All electric distribution facilities, lines and systems for electric services owned, maintained, operated or managed by the grantee, its successors or assigns shall be operated and maintained at all times in a superior manner, and it shall be the duty of the grantee, its successors or assigns, whenever required to do so by the Energy Regulatory Commission, hereafter referred to as ERC, or the Department of Energy, hereinafter referred to as the DOE, 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 and improvements in the electric power services may render reasonable and proper.

Whenever practicable and for purposes of maintaining order, safety and aesthetics along the 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 costs incurred to accommodate and administer the use of the grantees facilities by such parties. The ERC shall decide in case of dispute or disagreement between the parties.