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E. Power line under-crossing by Oversized Objects/Buildings

1. The Cooperative upon proper notice and deposit of estimated costs, will lift, open or de-energize any and all lines to permit the safe passage of oversized objects being moved.  Provided, however, that the Cooperative reserves the right to designate the time of day when certain lines may be opened so as to protect its members against inconvenient and costly service interruptions.
2. The Cooperative will require not less than five (5) working days notice from the party requesting clearance of the lines and giving the approximate day and hour of the move and the approximate height and route over which the object is to be moved.
   1. The Cooperative requires twenty-four (24) hour confirmation notice providing the exact time, location, height, and route over which the object is to be moved.
   2. The Cooperative will require an estimated advance payment to be made, based on the number of lines to be crossed, the distance from headquarters, size and height of the building, etc.
   3. All work done on building moves will be charged on an actual cost basis.
   4. Any excess deposit over the actual expense will be refunded to depositor.
   5. All oversized object/building moves must meet the requirements set forth in Chapter 39-12 of the North Dakota Century Code.

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