If existing materials are to be removed from the project as part of the adjustment or relocation of the utility’s facilities, a credit must be given for their value against the net cost of the adjustment.

If materials are to be re-stocked, the credit should be in an amount comparable to the prices charged for similar materials when issued from the utility’s stock.

If the salvaged materials are to be sold as junk or for scrap value, that amount should be credited to the net cost of the adjustment.

If the salvaged materials are deemed to have no value and are disposed of with no value being returned to the utility, then a credit does not need to be applied to the adjustment’s net cost. Justification should be provided to substantiate removal.

The State or LPA should verify the disposition of salvage materials in their construction diary and a statement as to the disposition should accompany the billing for the adjustment.

Abandoned lines are the

responsibility and property of the abandoning utility owner

. Abandonment does

not

relieve the owner of financial responsibility.

Utilities may request that their abandoned lines be left in the ground; such request must be reviewed and approved by the District, which will notify ROW Division of its decision.

Without valid justification, all abandoned facilities shall be removed.

Utilities must maintain an inventory of all abandoned facilities on State right of way.

Environmentally sensitive material should be removed if there is a direct construction conflict.

If abandoned materials are to be removed by the utility, the cost must be reflected in the estimate. A description of the removal work performed

must

be detailed in the scope of work narrative.