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Committee introduces Dig Once bill to expand broadband conduit installation in Ada County
Summary
A legislative committee introduced RS32051, a Dig Once policy sponsor says will extend Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) practices to Ada County and restrict shallow microtrenching to encourage deeper conduit installation and competition among providers.
A legislative committee voted to introduce RS32051, a bill intended to apply Dig Once policies to Ada County and limit shallow microtrenching that places conduit close to the surface. The motion to introduce the measure carried by voice vote.
Representative John Van der Rauchner (District 22), who also chairs the state's Broadband Advisory Board, told the committee the bill mirrors an existing Dig Once policy used by the Idaho Transportation…
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