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Committee unanimously advances bill requiring railroad safety compliance for broadband work in rail easements
Summary
Senate Bill 370 would require utilities and internet providers to follow Class I railroad safety and insurance requirements when working in railroad easements; witnesses from Norfolk Southern and Georgia EMC told the committee the bill codifies existing practices and supports broadband deployment.
Senator Gooch told the committee SB 370 addresses broadband deployment where utility easements cross Class I railroad rights-of-way and would require utilities and internet providers to follow the railroad's safety requirements in those easements. He said the bill mainly codifies practices that already guide work near rail infrastructure.
Connor Poe of Norfolk Southern Corporation testified in support,…
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