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Mississippi Bulk Transmission Land Access(3-MS)
In Mississippi, a developer may need a State Land Right-of-Way Easement or Lease from the appropriate agency to access state lands. A developer may also need a State Highway Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit from the Mississippi Department of Transportation for projects that encroach on a state highway right-of-way.
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Determine Which State and Federal Permits Apply
Use this overview flowchart and following steps to learn which federal and state permits apply to your projects.
Permitting at a Glance
Mississippi Federal
State Land Right-of-Way: | Any association or corporation may need a State Land Right-of-Way Easement or Lease from the state agency with jurisdiction to construct electric lines in, on, or above state owned real property. | ||
State Land Right-of-Way Agency: | State agency with jurisdiction | ||
State Highway Right-of-Way: | Utilities may need State Highway Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit to place utility lines upon state highway rights-of-ways and abutting properties. 37-04002 Miss. Code. R. §1100. | ||
State Highway Right-of-Way Agency: | Mississippi Department of Transportation | ||
Eminent Domain: | Only joint municipal electric power companies have the authority of eminent domain pursuant to Miss. Code. Ann. § 77-5-773, Eminent Domain (1978). |