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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 25 - Indians |
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Chapter I - Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior |
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SubChapter H - Land and Water |
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Part 169 - Rights-of-Way over Indian Land |
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Subpart B - Service Line Agreements |
§ 169.51 - Is a right-of-way required for service lines?
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§ 169.51 Is a right-of-way required for service lines?
Service lines generally branch off from facilities for which a right-of-way must be obtained. A service line is a utility line running from a main line, transmission line, or distribution line that is used only for supplying telephone, water, electricity, gas, internet service, or other utility service to a house, business, or other structure. In the case of a power line, a service line is limited to a voltage of 14.5 kv or less, or a voltage of 34.5 kv or less if serving irrigation pumps and commercial and industrial uses. To obtain access to Indian land for service lines, the right-of-way grantee must file a service line agreement meeting the requirements of this subpart with BIA.