The bill modifies existing requirements related to the excavation notice system for utilities in Minnesota. It introduces the concept of "electronic positive response," which is defined as an electronic notification from an operator to the notification center regarding the status of a locate in the area of a proposed excavation or boundary survey. The bill mandates that the notification center must make this electronic positive response available to the relevant excavator through electronic means. Additionally, operators are required to provide an electronic positive response through the notification center for notices of excavation and boundary surveys before the conclusion of the respective locate periods.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for operators to maintain up-to-date contact information with the notification center, which must be updated as changes occur and at least quarterly. This contact information should include the name and telephone number of designated personnel responsible for locates. The effective date for the new requirements is set for August 1, 2026, with the contact information provision taking effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 216D.01, 216D.03, 216D.04