SB 333 Summary

• Changes reference from "hydroexcavators" to "hydraulic excavators" in the definition of mechanized equipment used during excavation or demolition activities.

• Increases the distance requirement for separate locate requests in unincorporated areas from 2,500 linear feet to 2,640 linear feet of proposed excavation or demolition.

• Establishes that excavation or demolition notices expire 20 days after submission to the Indiana Underground Plant Protection Service association.

• Requires excavators to submit new locate requests and notices for any portions of work not completed within the 20-day period before continuing or resuming operations.

• Adds "communications service" as a defined term in the chapter and makes technical changes to references regarding telecommunications and cable television service providers.