That on June 19, 2017, FDOT entered an Order Denying Variance from Rule 14-46.001, F.A.C. On March 24, 2017, Tampa Electric Company (TECO) filed a petition for an emergency variance from Rule 14-46.001, F.A.C., specifically the Utility ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

14-46.001Utilities Installation or Adjustment

The Department of Transportation hereby gives notice that on June 19, 2017, FDOT entered an Order Denying Variance from Rule 14-46.001, F.A.C. On March 24, 2017, Tampa Electric Company (TECO) filed a petition for an emergency variance from Rule 14-46.001, F.A.C., specifically the Utility Accommodation Manual (UAM) Section 4.8.3.3 Underground Crossings as incorporated into Rule 14-46.001. The variance request is to allow the placement of a gas line under a portion of I-295 to avoid a bridge structure. Notice of the Petition for Variance was published in the March 27, 2017, edition of the Florida Administrative Register. FDOT denied the variance, because TECO did not demonstrate that the strict application of Rule 14-46.001, F.A.C, would create a substantial hardship on TECO and that the customer could not be served without installation of a gas line crossing near or under a FDOT bridge or MSE wall, nor has TECO demonstrated that enforcement of Rule 14-46.001 violates principles of fairness.

A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting: Clerk of Agency Proceedings, Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee Street, MS 58, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0458, [e-mail].