Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 672-19-.02 - Applicability of Rules

(1) Applicability. The Rules provided herein are applicable to three types of disputes subject to mediation under O.C.G.A. § 32-6-171:

(a) Disputes related to a Work Plan or revised Work Plan that has been submitted by the utility but not approved by the Department;

(b) Disputes related to a Contractor's claim against the Utility for Delay Costs or other Damages related to the Utility's removal, relocation, or adjustment of its facilities; and/or

(c) Any other matter related to the removal, relocation, or adjustment of the Utility's facilities.

(2) Time Period for Applicability. The dispute resolution process outlined by these rules and the Mediation Board shall be utilized on all Department projects that are let during and after the May 2008 letting. Where an updated Work Plan is needed, the Utilities shall provide the Department with such updated Work Plan sixty (60) days prior to letting.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 672-19-.02

Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 32-2-2, 32-2-81, 50-13-4.

Original Rule entitled "Applicability of Rules" adopted. F. Dec. 18, 2007; eff. Jan. 7, 2008.