This form is used when Grantee has granted an Easement and Right of Way to Grantee, its successors and assigns, for an easement and right of way for overhead and underground electric supply and communications facilities, consisting of a variable number of wires and cables, supporting structures, surface mounted equipment, conduits, and all necessary or desirable appurtenances.
New York Easement and Right of Way for Electrical and Communication Lines and Facilities serves as a legal framework regulating the usage and access of land for the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical and communication infrastructure within the state of New York. These easements grant utility companies and telecommunication providers a lawful right to install and maintain their equipment, wires, poles, and other facilities on private or public land while ensuring reliable services to the residents. There are several types of New York Easement and Right of Way for Electrical and Communication Lines and Facilities, each aimed at addressing specific needs and circumstances. These types include: 1. Electric Easements: Electric easements grant electric utility companies the right to install and maintain power lines, transformers, substations, and other related facilities. These easements ensure a constant and uninterrupted supply of electricity for residential, commercial, and industrial purposes. 2. Telecommunication Easements: Telecommunication easements provide telecommunication providers, such as telephone companies and internet service providers (ISPs), the right to install and maintain communication lines, fiber optic cables, cell towers, and other infrastructure necessary to deliver reliable communication services. These easements guarantee efficient connections for phone, internet, and other communication needs. 3. Co-location Easements: Co-location easements facilitate the sharing of existing infrastructure by multiple utility or communication companies. This type of easement allows different providers to install their equipment and share resources, leading to reduced costs and improved efficiency across the industry. 4. Public Easements: Public easements enable utility and telecommunication companies to install and maintain their facilities on public land. This includes roadways, sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces. Public easements are crucial for providing services to communities and ensuring equal access to electricity and communication networks. 5. Private Easements: Private easements grant utility and telecommunication companies the right to access and utilize privately-owned land for the installation and maintenance of their facilities. These agreements are typically established through negotiations between landowners and service providers and ensure the provision of essential services to the property. The New York Easements and Right of Way for Electrical and Communication Lines and Facilities are governed by state laws and regulations, including Article 9 of the New York Real Property Law and the New York State Public Service Commission's rules and regulations. These legal frameworks balance the rights of property owners with the public's interest in having reliable and efficient electrical and communication infrastructure throughout the state.
