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Committee flags DigSafe timing omission in statute; technical fix slated in BAA language
Summary
The committee identified an inconsistency in Title 30 language related to DigSafe timing (48 vs. 72 hours). The change is described as a technical correction supported by utilities and stakeholders and expected to be addressed in the Budget Adjustment Act.
A drafting omission in state statute affecting DigSafe timing drew brief committee attention on Jan. 17, when members reviewed language in the FY2025 Budget Adjustment Act and the Public Service Department's BAA entry (b233).
A committee member told colleagues the statute extends one timeframe to 72 hours in one location but leaves another provision at the prior 48‑hour standard, creating an inconsistency for excavators and utilities. Bill Jordan, director of engineering at the Department of Public Service, told the committee that the department reviewed the issue and contacted stakeholders — including utilities,…
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