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Board unveils draft potholing standards to reduce excavation strikes
Summary
Staff presented draft 'potholing' (pot-holing) standards that would require excavators to confirm utility marks, document potholes and communicate results. Staff recommended publishing the draft for public review.
Board staff presented proposed minimum standards for potholing — the targeted excavation method used to visually confirm underground utilities — recommending publication of draft guidance for public comment. Why it matters: Staff told the board that excavators currently rely on varied practices and that standardized potholing requirements would reduce ambiguity and improve safety. The proposed standards aim to identify locations that require potholing, confirm operator…
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