Authority: IC 8-1-1-3; IC 8-1-2-4; IC 8-1.5-3-8

Affected: IC 8-1-2

Sec. 5. (a) At least sixty (60) calendar days prior to a utility changing a distribution or transmission line to a higher voltage level, the utility must give notice to the affected customer if the change in the line will change the area in which vegetation management will be necessary as a result of safe clearance requirements.

(b) Notice shall be provided in the same manner as in section 4(b) of this rule.

(c) Notice shall include, at minimum, the following information:

1. (1) The fact that line upgrades are scheduled to occur.
2. (2) An explanation of what line upgrades are.
3. (3) An explanation as to why line upgrades are necessary for safe and reliable electric service.
4. (4) The fact that nonproperty owners living or working on the property and receiving the notice are strongly encouraged to notify the property owner as soon as possible that line upgrades are scheduled to occur.
5. (5) The estimated date that line upgrades are scheduled to occur.
6. (6) The estimated length of time construction will continue.
7. (7) New vegetation restrictions on the property as a result of the line upgrades.
8. (8) Changes to the property owner's easement or right of way as a result of the line upgrades.
9. (9) Contact information, including, at a minimum, a telephone number for an authorized utility representative who is able to answer customer inquiries related to line upgrades.

(Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission; 170 IAC 4-9-5; filed Sep 27, 2012, 2:09 p.m.: 20121024-IR-170120042FRA; readopted filed Aug 2, 2013, 2:16 p.m.: 20130828-IR-170130227RFA; readopted filed Apr 11, 2019, 9:04 a.m.: 20190508-IR-170190136RFA; readopted filed Sep 12, 2025, 11:43 a.m.: 20251001-IR-170240381RFA)