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Public utility companies (gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, cable, etc.) often have easements to place utility transmission, distribution, or power lines on private property and access them for installation, repair, and maintenance—including removing or trimming trees that might interfere with transmission or distribution power lines, for example. These easements are known as utility easements or public utility easements.

In Hawaii, public utility companies are granted utility easements, which are rights to use a portion of private property for utility infrastructure such as gas, electricity, telephone, water, sewer, and cable lines. These easements allow utility companies to install, repair, and maintain their infrastructure. Utility easements are typically established through agreements with property owners or by law, and they are recorded in the property's deed. The utility companies also have the authority to remove or trim trees that may interfere with the utility lines to ensure continuous and safe service. The specific rights and obligations of the utility companies and the property owners are often detailed in the easement agreements, and the Public Utilities Commission of Hawaii oversees the regulation of public utilities to ensure compliance with state statutes and regulations.

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