The proposed bill would significantly update the current Underground Facilities Statutes by removing the requirement for excavators to mark excavation boundaries upon request and instead mandating that they mark the area to be excavated with white lining before submitting a location request to the one-call notification center. Additionally, it would require underground facility operators to notify excavators when marking is unnecessary through an interactive positive response system, enhancing communication and efficiency in the excavation process.

Moreover, the bill introduces new definitions, such as "interactive positive response system" and "large project," while modifying the definition of the one-call notification center to emphasize its role as a notification service. It establishes a requirement for excavators to notify the one-call notification center at least 15 business days prior to large project coordination meetings and clarifies responsibilities regarding white lining. The bill also includes provisions for penalties for non-compliance and aims to improve safety and coordination in managing underground facilities during excavation activities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 40-360.21, 40-360.22, 40-360.23, 40-360.26, 40-360.28, 40-360.33, 33-1310, 33-2001, 33-1409, 1-301, 40-360.30, 32-1151, 40-360.32
Senate Engrossed Version: 40-360.21, 40-360.22, 40-360.23, 40-360.26, 40-360.28, 40-360.33, 33-1310, 33-2001, 33-1409, 1-301, 40-360.30, 32-1151, 40-360.32
House Engrossed Version: 40-360.21, 40-360.22, 40-360.23, 40-360.26, 40-360.28, 40-360.33, 33-1310, 33-2001, 33-1409, 1-301, 40-360.30, 32-1151, 40-360.32