HB 4464
Relating generally to Underground Facilities Damage prevention
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Bill overview
This bill establishes an Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Board in West Virginia to improve the state’s one-call system. It amends existing code sections to clarify definitions related to excavation, underground facilities, and damage prevention. The board will be responsible for enforcing the one-call system, assessing penalties for violations, and ensuring operators notify the system of planned excavation work. The fund created by the board will be used exclusively for its enforcement activities.
Key provisions
- Creates an Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Board.
- Defines key terms such as ‘damage,’ ‘excavate,’ and ‘underground facility.’
- Requires operators of underground facilities to be members of a one-call system.
- Establishes penalties for violations of the one-call system requirements.
- Specifies the board’s authority to assess penalties and obtain liens.
- Outlines the composition of the board, including representatives from various industries.
- Defines a ‘Workday’ and clarifies that routine road maintenance does not trigger the one-call system.
Who is affected
- Utility companies
- Excavation contractors
- Construction companies
- Local governments
- The general public
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated board to oversee and enforce the one-call system.
- Specifies that the board’s funding will not come from the state budget.
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