ATMOS ENERGY Guidelines~TMOS
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Hello Neighbor
Atmos Energy welcomes the opportunity to work with landowners, developers, government
agencies, political subdivisions and contractors on projects and activities planned in the vicinity
of Atmos Energy's easements and rights-of way. Please understand, however, that any plans or
activities affecting Atmos Energy's facilities, easements or rights-of way must be compatible
with our obligations to comply with federal and state pipeline safety regulations in addition to
providing reliable and cost effective service to our customers. The most effective way for Atmos
Energy to ensure safe and effective operation of our pipelines is to keep our easements and
rights-of way free of obstructions. Conflicts between Atmos Energy's facilities, easements or
rights-of way and your plans may require adjustment of your plans or relocation of Atmos
Energy's facilities. Atmos Energy's foremost consideration in evaluating your plans and
activities is the safety of the public and compliance with federal and state pipeline safety
regulations which have become significantly more stringent since 2002.
It should be noted that any plans involving excavation are subject to the requirements of your
State's One-Call Law. Please call the following numbers if your plans involve excavation:
Colorado -1-800-922-1987; Georgia -1-800-292-7411; Illinois - 1-800-892-0123;
Iowa -1-800-292-8989; Kansas -1-800-344-7233; Kentucky -1-800-752-6007;
Louisiana -1-800-272-3020; Mississippi -1-800-227-6477; Missouri -1-800-344-7483;
Tennessee -1-800-351-1111; Texas -1-800-344-8377 or 1-800-545-6005;
Virginia -1-800-552-7001
After contacting the One-Call system, Atmos Energy will mark the approximate location of any
facilities it has in the vicinity of your excavation activity.
In addition, many of the states where Atmos Energy operates have laws requiring a person
performing construction across, on, over or under a pipeline easement or right-of way to notify
the pipeline operator so that the activity can be evaluated to ensure the safety of the public and
the pipeline facility. Please contact your local Atmos Energy office to discuss any plans in
proximity to an Atmos Energy facility, easement or right-of way.
The guidelines on the following pages are offered to help you understand the types of activities
and construction that may be accommodated. It is important that you follow these guidelines and
that you contact Atmos Energy before building, constructing, excavating, planting, or storing
anything on the easement not specifically allowed under the guidelines. Your planned activities
may impact the safe operation and maintenance of the pipelines on the easement. At Atmos
Energy our goal is to provide natural gas service in a safe and reliable manner and working
cooperatively with our neighbors we can accomplish this goal.
We look forward to working with you! 1
Atmos Energy Corporation
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Agriculture -see "Crops".
Air Strips -see "Roads".
Alleys -see "Roads".
Anchors, Guy -may not be placed within the easement or right-of way.
Barns -may not be constructed or placed within the easement or right-of way. This includes pole barns.
Basketball Courts -see "Recreation Courts".
Bike Trails -bike trails, jogging trails, and sidewalks within the easement or right-of way are subject to Atmos Energy's review.
If permitted and an encroachment agreement is executed, sidewalks up to 48 inches wide and bike or jogging trails up to 72
inches wide of concrete or asphalt construction may cross easements or rights-of way at near 90-degree angles. In no case may
trails or sidewalks be located substantially along or over the top of Atmos Energy's facilities. Consideration may be given,
however, to trails or sidewalks within a proposed subdivision to lie within and along the easement or right-of way if the area is
designated as a "greenbelt" with no lots placed within the easement or right-of way. Sidewall~s lying within the easement or
right-of way must be constructed with fiber mesh in lieu of steel reinforcement. Trails or sidewall{s of concrete construction must
incorporate expansion joints at the easement boundaries and at 10 foot intervals within the easement. At no time may any cover
be removed from the easement or right-of way without the prior written approval from Atmos Energy and in no case may cover
over Atmos Energy's facilities be reduced to less than 36 inches (top of sidewalk or trail surface to top of pipe). Atmos Energy
may require that an Atmos Energy representative be on site during excavation and construction of the crossing. Any excavation
performed by a third party within 36 inches horizontally of Atmos Energy's facilities must be performed using hand tools or
other methods approved by on-site Atmos Energy personnel.
Blasting - is not permitted within the easement or right-of way. Blasting outside of the easement or right-of way but within 660
feet of Atmos Energy's facilities must be evaluated by Atmos Energy to determine the effect on Atmos Energy's facilities prior
to initiating blasting activities.
Boat Docks -may not be constructed or placed within the easement or right-of way.
Bridges -bridges crossing an easement or right-of way are subject to review by Atmos Energy and may require an
encroachment agreement. If permitted and an encroachment agreement is executed, bridges may cross the easement or right-of
way at near 90-degree angles. In no case may bridges be constructed substantially parallel to and within the easement or right-of
way. In no case may a bridge structure cross an easement within a horizontal distance of 25 feet to any relief or blowdown valve.
Bridge crossings must maintain a minimum vertical clearance of 25 feet above grade across the easement. At no time may any
cover be removed from the easement or right-of way without the prior written approval of Atmos Energy and in no case may
cover over Atmos Energy's facilities be reduced to less than 36 inches. Atmos Energy may require that an Atmos Energy
representative be on site during excavation and construction of the crossing. Any excavation performed by a third party within 36
inches horizontally of Atmos Energy's facilities must be performed using hand tools or other methods approved by on-site Atmos
Energy personnel. Bridge supports (piers, etc.) must not be placed within the easement or right-of way. Electrical devices
associated with or connected to the bridge structure must comply with the National Electric Code requirements.
Buildings -may not be constructed or placed within the easement or right-of way. This includes yard buildings, sheds and
portable buildings.
Building Materials -may not be placed or stored within the easement or right-of way.
Burning -burning of trash or vegetation within the easement or right-of way is not permitted.
Bushes -see "Landscaping".
Campers -see "Mobile Homes".
Campgrounds -Tents, trailers, campers and recreational vehicles may not be placed or parked within the easement or right-of
way.
Cables, Telephone, Television and Communication -see "Utility Lines".
Canals -see "Drainage Ditches".
Car Ports -may not be constructed within the easement or right-of way.
Casings -see "Pipelines".
Cattle Pens -see "Livestock Pens".
Cemeteries -may not be constructed or placed within the easement or right-of way. Burial of livestock is likewise prohibited.
Cess Pools -see "Septic Systems".
Communication Lines -see "Utility Lines".
Corrals -see "Livestock Pens".
Coring -may not be performed within the easement or right-of way.
Crops -unless otherwise limited within the easement document, annual crops are permitted.
Culverts -see "Drainage Ditches".
Dams (Earthen, Concrete or of Other Material) - no portion of a dam or dike may be constructed over the easement or right-
of way. No cover or overburden may be removed from the easement or right-of way in the construction of a dike or dam.
Debris -may not be placed or stored within the easement or right-of way.
Decks -may not be constructed or placed within the easement.
Detention Ponds -see "Water Impoundments".
Dikes -see "Dams".
Ditches, Open -see "Drainage Ditches".
Ditches, Closed -see "Septic Systems".
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Drain Tile -see "Septic Systems".
Drainage Ditches -drainage ditches within the easement or right-of way are subject to Atmos Energy's review. If permitted and
an encroachment agreement is executed, drainage ditches may cross easements or rights-of way at near 90-degree angles. In no
case may a drainage ditch be located substantially along or over the top of Atmos Energy's facilities. Ditch design must provide
adequate protection to prevent erosion. A minimum of 48 inches of cover over Atmos Energy's facilities (bottom of ditch to top
of pipe) must be provided during and maintained after construction of earthen ditches. The encroaching party will be responsible
for maintenance of the ditch so to prevent erosion within the easement. Ditches of reinforced concrete construction must provide
a minimum 30 inches of cover over Atmos Energy facilities (bottom of concrete structure to top of pipe) during construction and
after completion. Atmos Energy may require that an Atmos Energy representative be on site during excavation and construction
of the crossing. Any excavation performed by a third party within 36 inches horizontally of Atmos Energy's facilities must be
performed using hand tools or other methods approved by on site Atmos Energy personnel. Equipment crossing the easement or
right-of way during construction must be evaluated by Atmos Energy for external loads to determine if sufficient cover is
available to protect Atmos Energy facilities. Atmos Energy shall not be responsible for any damage to ditches within the
easement or right-of way as a result of operation, maintenance or construction of Atmos Energy's facilities. Ditches that parallel
the easement or right-of way shall be located outside the easement or right-of way and must not affect the lateral support of
Atmos Energy's facilities or cause erosion within the easement or right-of way area.
Drains -see "Pipelines".
Dredging -dredging may not be performed within the easement or right-of way. Dredging outside of an easement or right-of
way that may contribute to erosion or loss of lateral support and impact the integrity of Atmos Energy's facilities must be
evaluated by Atmos Energy to ensure that its facilities will not be adversely affected.
Drilling - is not permitted within the easement or right-of way.
Driveways -driveways crossing the easement or right-of way are subject to Atmos Energy's review. If permitted and an
encroachment agreement is executed, driveways may be permitted to cross easements or rights-of ways at near 90-degree angles.
At no time may any cover be removed from the easement or right-of way without the prior written approval of Atmos Energy
and in no case may the cover over Atmos Energy's facilities be reduced to less than 36 inches (top of driveway surface to top of
pipe). Atmos Energy may require that an Atmos Energy representative be on site during excavation and construction of the
crossing. Any excavation performed by a third party within 36 inches horizontally of Atmos Energy's facilities must be
performed using hand tools or other methods approved by on-site Atmos Energy personnel. The design of driveways subject to
traffic other than passenger cars and light trucks may require additional cover. Driveways of concrete construction must be
constructed with fiber mesh in lieu of steel reinforcement and incorporate expansion joints at 10-foot intervals across the
easement or right-of way. Driveways of concrete or asphalt construction must be provided with vent holes as specified by Atmos
Energy. Atmos Energy shall not be responsible for damage to driveways or vehicles parked within the easement or right-of way
as a result of operation, maintenance or construction of Atmos Energy facilities.
Earthwork - at no time may any cover be removed from the easement or right-of way without the prior written approval of
Atmos Energy and in no case shall cover over Atmos Energy's facilities be reduced to less than 36 inches. Atmos Energy may
require that an Atmos Energy representative be on site during excavation and construction of the crossing. Any excavation
performed by a third party within 36 inches horizontally of Atmos Energy's facilities must be performed using hand tools or
other methods approved by on-site Atmos Energy personnel. Placement of additional cover over the easement or right-of way is
permitted as long as total cover over Atmos Energy's facilities does not exceed 72 inches. Any cover placed over Atmos
Energy's facilities must be clean and free of foreign debris such as rocks larger than one-half inch (in any dimension), waste
concrete chunks and metal scraps. Use of construction or heavy equipment over Atmos Energy facilities shall be evaluated by
Atmos Energy prior to use to determine if additional cover or other protective measures over Atmos Energy's facilities is
required. No excavation or other construction is permitted adjacent to the easement or right-of way or near Atmos facilities that
would threaten the integrity of the facilities, including producing or contributing to the loss of lateral support. See also "Erosion".
Electric Lines -see "Utility Lines".
Equipment -equipment that obstructs access to Atmos Energy's facilities may not be placed or parked within the easement or
right-of way.
Erosion -earthwork or other construction within the easement or right-of way that may contribute to erosion and impact the
integrity of Atmos Energy's facilities is not permitted. Earthwork or other construction outside of an easement or right-of way
that may contribute to erosion and impact the integrity of Atmos Energy's facilities must be evaluated by Atmos Energy prior to
initiating such earthwork or other construction to ensure that Atmos Energy's facilities will not be adversely affected.
Excavation -see "Earthwork".
Explosives -see "Blasting".
Farming -see "Crops".
Feed Storage -storage of agricultural feed (hay, stack lots, etc.), which obstructs access to Atmos Energy's facilities is not
permitted within the easement or right-of way.
Fences -chain link, wood picket, barbed wire and other wire fabric fencing having a maximum height of 96 inches above grade
are permitted to cross the easement or right-of way at near 90-degree angles. In no case may fences be constructed substantially
parallel to and within the easement or right-of way. Except for setting offence posts, cover may not be removed from or added to
the easement or right-of way without the prior written approval from Atmos Energy. Posts for fencing may not be closer than 36
inches to Atmos Energy's facilities (horizontal distance tangent of pipe to tangent of post) and may not be set at a depth of more
than 24 inches. Posts for fencing must be either wood or steel. Concrete piers may not be placed within the easement or right-of
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way to support fencing. Other fencing or walls (e.g.: masonry, wrought iron, pipe, etc.) must be of a non-pier supported design,
span the entire width of the easement or right-of way and incorporate removable sections or panels to allow vehicular and
equipment access to Atmos Energy's facilities. Spread footings for support of fencing or walls will be evaluated by Atmos
Energy on a case-by-case basis. In addition to (but not in place ot~ removable sections or panels, gates having a minimum open
width of 12 feet may be provided by the encroaching party to minimize the potential need to remove fence panels within the
easement or right-of way for access to Atmos Energy facilities. Atmos Energy shall not be responsible for any damage to,
including replacement after removal, of non-agricultural fencing within the easement or right-of way as a result of operation,
maintenance or construction of Atmos Energy's facilities.
Fire Lanes -see "Roads".
Fires -see "Burning".
Firewood Lots -see "Lumber".
Fishing Piers -may not be constructed or placed within the easement or right-of way.
Foundations -may not be constructed or placed within the easement or right-of way.
Garages -see `Buildings".
Gardens -are permitted within the easement or right-of way; however, Atmos Energy shall not be responsible for damages
resulting from any activity associated with operation, maintenance or construction on Atmos Energy's facilities.
Gas Lines -see "Pipelines".
Gazebos -see `Buildings".
Grading -see "Earthwork".
Grain Silos -see "Buildings".
Grass - is permitted within the easement and right-of way.
Green Houses -may not be constructed or placed within the easement or right-of way.
Ground Cover - is permitted within the easement and right-of way.
Grubbing (Deep or Shallow) -grubbing within an easement or right-of way may not be performed without prior written
permission from Atmos Energy. Atmos Energy must review any plans for grubbing to ensure adequate cover is available and that
external loads on its facilities can be accommodated.
Guy Wire Anchors -see "Anchors, Guy".
Guy Wires -see "Wires, Guy".
Hay Bales -see "Feed Storage".
Highways -see "Roads".
Hot Tubs -see "Water Impoundments".
Houses -may not be constructed or placed within the easement or right-of way. Houses include single and multi-family
dwellings.
Industrial Waste -may not be placed or stored within the easement or right-of way.
Irrigation Systems -see "Sprinl~ler Systems"
Jogging Trails -see `Bike Trails".
Lakes -see "Water Impoundments".
Landscaping -may not substantially impair or impede access to Atmos Energy's facilities. Bushes and shrubs having a mature
or controlled height of 48 inches or less are permitted within the easement or right-of way, but may not be placed or planted
within 10 feet of Atmos Energy's facilities. Decorative or ornamental trees having a mature or controlled height of 96 inches or
less are permitted within the easement or right-of way, but may not be placed or planted within 15 feet of Atmos Energy's
facilities. Any excavation performed by a third party within 36 inches horizontally of Atmos Energy's facilities must be
performed using hand tools. Atmos Energy shall not be responsible for the condition of or damage to any landscaping within its
easements or rights-of way as a result of operation, maintenance or construction of Atmos Energy facilities.
Lines -see "Utility Lines".
Livestock Pens -may not be constructed within the easement or right-of way. Temporary containment areas not requiring piers
or driven posts are permitted.
Lumber -wood cut for commercial purposes, including firewood, saw logs, lumber, etc. may not be placed within the easement
or right-of way without prior written approval from Atmos Energy.
Manufactured Housing -see "Mobile Homes".
Marinas -may not be constructed within the easement or right-of way.
Material -see "Non-Permanent Facilities or Activities".
Microwave Towers -see "Structures".
Mines and Mining -mines or quarries within 660 feet of Atmos Energy facilities must be evaluated by Atmos Energy to ensure
that lateral support of Atmos Energy's facilities can be maintained.
Mobile Homes -may not be placed or parked within the easement or right-of way, whether inhabited or not.
Non-Permanent Facilities or Activities -temporary facilities or activities that are non-permanent in nature, such as temporary
roads and crossings, construction staging areas, personal property stored or staged, etc. within the easement or right-of way
require the prior written approval of Atmos Energy. Materials such as rocl~, bricl~, lumber, logs, etc. may not be permanently
stored within the easement or right-of way area. Temporary storage of material on the easement or right-of way may be
permitted at Atmos Energy's discretion on a case-by-case basis. Temporary storage must normally be readily removed by the
encroaching party within 24 hours after notification.
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Nursery Stock -may not be planted, placed, or stored within the easement orright-of way.
Overhangs from Buildings and Structures -may not be constructed or placed over the easement or right-of way. This
includes, but is not limited to, eaves, porches, balconies, stairs, parapets, ladders, bracing, arms from signs and utility poles, etc.
See also "Poles".
Parking Areas -hard surface parking areas (concrete, asphalt, etc.) may not be constructed within the easement or right-of way.
Relocation of Atmos Energy's facilities will be required if encroachment of a hard surface parking area cannot otherwise be
eliminated. Unpaved areas to be used for parking must be evaluated by Atmos Energy for external loads to determine if
additional cover over its facilities is required. At no time may cover be removed from the easement or right-of way for an
unpaved parking area without the prior written approval of Atmos Energy and in no case may cover over Atmos Energy's
facilities be reduced to less than 36 inches. Placement of additional cover over the easement or right-of way for approved
unpaved parking areas is permitted as long as total cover over Atmos Energy's facilities does not exceed 72 inches.
Parks -parks are permitted within the easement or right-of way as long as permanent tables, pavilions, playground equipment,
shelters, goal posts, back stops, etc. are not located within the easement orright-of way.
Patios -may not be constructed within the easement orright-of way.
Pavement and Paving -may not be constructed or placed over the easement orright-of way.
Pavilions -permanent structures for pavilions may not be constructed within the easement orright-of way.
Picnic Areas -permanent structures for picnic areas may not be constructed within the easement orright-of way.
Pick-Up Campers -see "Mobile Homes".
Piers -may not be constructed or located within the easement or right-of way. This includes, but is not limited to, concrete piers
for masonry walls, traffic signal devices, billboards, signage, and bridges.
Pile Driving -pile driving is not permitted within the easement orright-of way. Pile driving outside of, but within 660 feet of the
easement or right-of way must be evaluated by Atmos Energy prior to the initiation of pile driving operations to ensure that
seismic effects will not adversely affect the integrity of Atmos Energy's facilities.
Pipelines -underground piping (including, but not limited to, gas, water, liquid hydrocarbons, sewer, and drains.) may cross the
easement orright-of way at near 90-degree angles in a straight line parallel to grade under Atmos Energy's facilities. In no case
may underground piping be constructed and laid substantially parallel to and within the easement or right-of way. At no time
may the cover be removed from the easement or right-of way without the prior written approval of Atmos Energy and in no case
may cover over Atmos Energy's facilities be reduced to less than 36 inches. Underground piping installed using open ditch
construction must be marked with color-coded concrete or plastic tape (two strands of 4-inch minimum width) placed above
piping crossing within the easement. Color codes must comply with American Public Works Association standards. A minimum
vertical separation of 18 inches must be maintained between the bottom of Atmos Energy's facilities and top of third party's
marking material. Piping installed by boring or horizontal directional drilling must maintain a minimum vertical separation of 18
inches between bottom of Atmos Energy facilities and top of third party piping. Valves, fittings or other appurtenances must not
be located or placed within the easement without prior written approval of Atmos Energy. Any excavation performed by a third
party within 36 inches horizontally of Atmos Energy facilities must be performed using hand tools or other methods approved by
on-site Atmos Energy personnel. Atmos Energy may require that an Atmos Energy representative be on site during excavation
and construction of the crossing. Above ground piping may not cross the easement or right-of way unless necessary for
interconnection to Atmos Energy's facilities and the location is given prior written approval by Atmos Energy. Equipment
crossing the easement or right-of way during construction must be evaluated by Atmos Energy for external loads to determine if
additional cover or other protective measures over the facilities are required.
Pipes -see "Pipelines".
Playgrounds -see "Parks".
Poles -poles, sign supports, basketball-goal poles, radio transmission and/or receiving towers, power line towers,
communication towers, etc. may not be located within the easement or right-of way. This includes any attachments, structural
members, cross arms, braces or extensions connected to poles or towers hanging over the easement orright-of way.
Pole Buildings -see "Barns" and "Buildings".
Ponds -see "Water Impoundments".
Portable Buildings -see "Buildings".
Power Lines -see "Utility Lines".
Plowing -plowing of agricultural property for cultivation of annual crops is permitted unless otherwise limited within the
easement document. Plowing for other purposes within the easement may not be performed without prior written permission
from Atmos Energy. Atmos Energy must review any plans for plowing to ensure adequate cover is available and that external
loads on its facilities can be accommodated.
Quarries -see "Mines".
Radio Transmission and Receiving Towers -see "Structures".
Railroads -railroads crossing an easement or right-of way are subject to review by Atmos Energy. If permitted and an
encroachment agreement is executed, railroads may cross easements or rights-of way at near 90-degree angles. In no case may
railroads be constructed substantially parallel to and within the easement. Railroad crossings must comply with Atmos Energy
standards and guidelines and shall be evaluated by Atmos Energy to determine if the crossing can be constructed without
modification of the crossing design or relocation of Atmos Energy's facilities. Equipment crossing the easement during
construction must be evaluated by Atmos Energy for external loads and the need for additional cover or other protective
measures over the facilities.
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Recreation Courts -may not be constructed or located within the easement or right-of way.
Recreational Vehicles -see "Mobile Homes".
Reservoirs -see "Water Impoundments".
Retaining Walls -may not be constructed or placed within the easement. This includes those made from or constructed of steel,
concrete, timber, rock or other material.
Roads -roads crossing an easement or right-of way are subject to review by Atmos Energy. If permitted and an encroachment
agreement is executed, roads may cross the easement or right-of way at near 90-degree angles. In no case may roads be
constructed substantially parallel to and within the easement. Road crossings must comply with Atmos Energy standards and
guidelines and shall be evaluated by Atmos Energy to determine if the road can be constructed without modification of the
crossing design or relocation of Atmos Energy's facilities. Equipment crossing the easement or right-of way during construction
must be evaluated by Atmos Energy for external loads to determine if additional cover or other protective measures over the
facilities are required. At no time may cover be removed from the easement or right-of way without the prior written approval of
Atmos Energy and in no case may cover over Atmos Energy's facilities be reduced to less than 60 inches (top of road surface to
top of pipe). Any excavation performed by a third party within 36 inches horizontally of Atmos Energy facilities must be
performed using hand tools or other methods approved by on-site Atmos Energy personnel. Atmos Energy may require that an
Atmos Energy representative be on site during excavation and construction of the crossing.
Runways -see "Roads".
Salvage Yards -may not be located or placed within the easement or right-of way.
Sanitary Sewer Systems -see "Septic Systems".
Seismographic Activity -seismographic work within 660 feet of Atmos Energy's facilities must be evaluated by Atmos Energy
prior to initiating seismographic activities to ensure that such activity does not adversely affect the integrity of Atmos Energy's
facilities.
Septic Systems -holding tanks and perforated lateral lines for septic systems may not be constructed or placed within the
easement or right-of way. If provided for in an encroachment agreement, lateral lines constructed of solid impervious material
may cross the easement or right-of way using the same criteria as for "Pipelines", but in no case be permitted to run substantially
parallel to and within the easement. If placement of lateral lines below Atmos Energy facilities is not practical, lines constructed
of solid PVC may cross over (above) Atmos Energy facilities at near 90-degree angles using the same criteria as for "Pipelines",
if provided for in an encroachment agreement, but must maintain a minimum of 18 inches clearance (bottom of lateral line to top
of Atmos Energy pipe). Two strands of 4-inch wide marker tape must be placed above the third party pipe crossing above Atmos
Energy Energy's facilities. Color codes must comply with American Public Works Association standards. Atmos Energy may
require that an Atmos Energy representative be on site during excavation and construction of the crossing.
Sewer Lines -see "Pipelines".
Sheds -see "Buildings".
Shops -see "Buildings".
Shrubbery & Shrubs -see "Landscaping".
Sidewalks -see `Bike Trails".
Signs -see "Poles".
Slabs -see "Foundations".
Spas -see "Water Impoundments".
Sprinkler Systems -may cross the easement or right-of way below Atmos Energy facilities at near 90-degree angles. A
minimum vertical separation of 18 inches must be maintained between bottom of Atmos Energy facilities and top of sprinkler
piping. Sprinkler systems may cross above Atmos Energy facilities at near 90-degree angles if placed at a depth not greater than
12 inches and maintains a minimum vertical separation of 18 inches between the top of the Atmos Energy facilities and bottom of
the sprinkler pipe. Atmos Energy may require that an Atmos Energy representative be on site during excavation and construction
of the crossing. Any excavation performed by a third party within 36 inches horizontally of Atmos Energy facilities shall be
performed using hand tools or other methods approved by on-site Atmos Energy personnel.
Sports Facilities -see "Parks".
Staging Areas -staging areas for materials or equipment shall not be placed within the easement or right-of way without prior
written approval from Atmos Energy.
Stock Tanks -see "Water Impoundments".
Streets -see "Roads".
Structures -may not be constructed or placed within the easement or right-of way.
Subdivisions -subdivisions must be evaluated by Atmos Energy to resolve potential conflicts prior to development. The
property may not be subdivided using Atmos Energy's facilities as the dividing line. Any dividing lot line parallel to the
easement or right-of way must be at the boundary of the easement or right-of way or Atmos Energy property line. Subdivision lot
lines crossing Atmos Energy facilities may cross at an angle of not less than 60 degrees. Except for Atmos Energy approved
crossings, Atmos Energy easement and other property rights are not available for third party uses such as a public utility
easements, roads, or alleys. It is preferred that the Atmos Energy easement or right-of way be utilized as an open-space
"greenbelt" area for parks, jogging trails, etc. rather than for subdivision lots, fences and driveways crossing the easement. An
encroachment agreement will be required to identify the specified non-Atmos Energy utilization of the property within the
easement.
Swimming Pools -see "Water Impoundments".
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Telephone Lines -see "Utility Lines".
Temporary Equipment Crossings -temporary equipment crossings are subject to review by Atmos Energy. If permitted and an
encroachment agreement is executed, temporary equipment crossings may cross the easement or right-of way at near 90-degree
angles. In no case may a temporary equipment crossing be constructed substantially parallel to and within the easement or right-
of way. Crossings shall comply with Atmos Energy standards and guidelines and shall be evaluated by Atmos Energy to
determine if the crossing can be constructed without modification of the crossing design or relocation of Atmos Energy's
facilities. Equipment crossing the easement or right-of way during construction of the temporary crossing must be evaluated by
Atmos Energy to determine if additional cover or other protective measures over the facilities are required. At no time shall cover
be removed from the easement or right-of way without the prior written approval of Atmos Energy and in no case may cover
over Atmos Energy's facilities be reduced to less than 60 inches (top of crossing surface to top of pipe. Atmos Energy may
require that an Atmos Energy representative be on site during excavation and construction of the crossing. Any excavation
performed by a third party within 36 inches horizontally of Atmos Energy facilities shall be performed using hand tools or other
methods approved by on-site Atmos Energy personnel. The encroaching party must maintain the minimum specified cover
during the life of the temporary crossing.
Temporary Roads -see "Temporary Equipment Crossings".
Tennis Courts -see "Recreation Courts".
Terraces -terracing must be evaluated by Atmos Energy to ensure adequate cover is available for Atmos Energy's facilities and
that final grades will not create future erosion and lateral support problems. At no time may cover be removed from the easement
or right-of way without the prior written approval of Atmos Energy and in no case may cover over Atmos Energy's facilities be
reduced to less than 36 inches. Atmos Energy may require that an Atmos Energy representative be on site during any excavation
or grading activities. Any excavation or grading performed by a third party within 36 inches horizontally of Atmos Energy
facilities shall be performed using hand tools or other methods approved by on-site Atmos Energy personnel.
Towers -see "Structures". This includes electric transmission towers, power line towers, communications towers, radio towers,
microwave towers, etc.
Trailers, Camp, House, or Travel -see "Mobile Homes".
Trash -disposal of trash and waste is not permitted within the easement. This includes, but is not limited to garbage, junk cars,
old furniture, household refuse, brush, rock, dirt, etc.
Travel Trailers -see "Mobile Homes".
Trees -are not permitted to be placed or planted on the easement or right-of way except as permitted under "Landscaping".
Unpaved facilities -see "Earthwork".
Utility Lines (Above Ground and Overhead) -power, telephone, communication, and television cable lines may cross
easements or rights-of way at near 90-degree angles. In no case may a utility line be constructed substantially parallel to and
within the easement or right-of way. At no time may cover be removed from the easement or right-of way without the prior
written approval of Atmos Energy and in no case may cover over Atmos Energy's facilities be reduced to less than 36 inches.
Above ground utility lines must not be constructed or placed within a horizontal distance of 25 feet of a blow-off or relief valve
installation. See also "Poles".
Utility Lines (Underground) -power, telephone, communication, and television cable lines may cross below Atmos Energy's
facilities at near 90-degree angles in a straight line parallel to grade. In no case may underground utility lines be constructed and
laid substantially parallel to and within the easement or right-of way. Underground utility lines installed using open ditch
construction shall be marked with color-coded concrete or plastic tape (two strands of 4-inch minimum width) placed above third
party utility lines within the easement or right-of way. Color codes shall comply with American Public Works Association
standards. A minimum vertical separation of 18 inches shall be maintained between the bottom of Atmos Energy's facilities and
top of third party marking material. Utility lines installed by boring or horizontal directional drilling shall maintain a minimum
vertical separation of 18 inches between bottom of Atmos Energy facilities and top of third party facilities. In addition, electric
power lines shall be encased in PVC conduit within the easement. Atmos Energy may require that an Atmos Energy
representative be on site during excavation and construction of the crossing.
Wading Pools -see "Water Impoundments".
Waste Disposal -see "Trash".
Water Impoundments -water may not be impounded over the easement or right-of way. Lakes, ponds, reservoirs, stock tanks,
swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs, spas, etc. may not be constructed or placed over the easement or right-of way. This
includes, but is not limited to stock tanks and above-ground and in-ground swimming pools and hot tubs.
Water Lines -see "Pipelines".
Wells -wells (water, oil, gas, storage, disposal, injection, etc.) may not be drilled within the easement or right-of way.
Wetlands -may not be constructed within or created over the easement or right-of way.
Wires, Guy -must maintain a minimum vertical clearance of 18 feet above grade over an easement.
Wood -see "Lumber".
Hello Neighbor -March 31, 2006