SB 480
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 aims to reduce damage to underground utilities by requiring excavators to notify the one-call system before digging and by establishing procedures for operators to alert excavators to the location of underground facilities. The board will have the authority to investigate damage, assess penalties, and enforce compliance with the regulations.
Key provisions
- Creates an Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Board to oversee the one-call system.
- Defines ‘underground facility’ to include various utilities like pipelines, water mains, and cables.
- Requires excavators to notify the one-call system before digging.
- Establishes procedures for operators to notify excavators of underground facilities.
- Allows the board to assess civil penalties for violations.
- Specifies training requirements for those who violate the article.
- Provides for liens on property for unpaid penalties.
- Details the composition of the board, including representatives from various industries and the Public Service Commission.
Who is affected
- Excavators and construction companies
- Utility companies and operators of underground facilities
- The Public Service Commission
- The general public
- The Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Board
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