This Applications Engineering Note (AE Note) discusses conventional bonding and grounding practices for conductive fiber optic cable and hardware installations within the scope of the National Electrical Code (NEC). (FOA) was founded in 1995 to help develop the workforce to build the fiber optic networks to support a rapid expansion in communications and the Internet. The approved vendor, designated agent, or employee is held responsible to be familiar with the provisions contained herein and of ground and bonding infrastructure as describ able with the. This paper, OPGW Grounding Techniques for Safe Fiber Splicing, outlines critical safety protocols and procedures for preparing Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) splicing on high-voltage transmission lines. Sections are included for project management; cable handling, testing and equipment; overhead cable placement; underground cable placement; underground enclosures; bonding and grounding; cable. 40. FO-VC2 JOINT USE - VERICAL MIDSPAN CLEARANCES 48. APPENDIX A - COVER SHEET / TOC 52.