Dear Property Owner,

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We understand your concern and appreciate your curiosity regarding the presence of telecommunication engineers and the access to the utility easement on your property. As utility engineers, surveying is our responsibility to ensure the seamless functioning of essential services, particularly in the realm of telecommunications.

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The access we require is rooted in legal provisions governing utility and power easements. These easements grant authorized personnel the right to access private properties for surveying and maintenance activities related to critical infrastructure such as telecommunication networks. These legal provisions are typically established at federal, state, or municipal levels to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential services to communities.

One significant example is the *Telecommunications Act of 1996 in the United States, which outlines the rights and responsibilities of telecommunication providers, including access to property for installation and maintenance purposes, provided they adhere to relevant regulations and guidelines.

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We assure you that our presence on your property is not arbitrary but is in accordance with these legal frameworks established to uphold the functionality and reliability of essential communication infrastructure. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us, and we'll be happy to provide clarification.

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Thank you for your understanding.

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Sincerely,

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Tiger Fielding LLC Legal Team

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* = legal citation

1. United States. "Telecommunications Act of 1996." Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56. 8 Feb. 1996. [This is the official citation for the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as enacted by the United States Congress.]

2. Federal Communications Commission. "The Telecommunications Act of 1996." 47 U.S. Code § 151 et seq. [This is the section of the U.S. Code where the Telecommunications Act of 1996 is codified. It provides the full text of the law and any subsequent amendments.]

3. "Telecommunications Act of 1996." Legislative History. U.S. Government Publishing Office. [This resource provides information on the legislative history of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, including committee reports, hearings, and other related documents.]

4. Shelanski, Howard A., and Philip J. Weiser. "Telecommunications Act of 1996: Issues and Provisions." Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress. RL31637. 24 Jan. 2013. [This is a report by the Congressional Research Service providing an overview of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, its key provisions, and its impact.]

5. Nuechterlein, Jonathan E., and Philip J. Weiser. "Digital Crossroads: Telecommunications Law and Policy in the Internet Age." Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 2005. [While not specifically a legal citation, this book provides an in-depth analysis of telecommunications law, including discussions on the Telecommunications Act of 1996.]