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MI HR0234
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ricky Outman
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AI Summary
- Declares April 2012 as Safe Digging Month in Michigan to mark the five-year anniversary of National Safe Digging Month and the 811 campaign
- Encourages Michigan residents, homeowners, and contractors to call 811 at least three days before beginning any digging project to identify underground utility locations
- Designates MISS DIG System, Inc. as the entity that receives 811 calls and notifies utility owners of intent to dig for natural gas, electric, phone, internet, water, and sewer lines
- Highlights that failure to call 811 can result in unintended damage to utility infrastructure, service interruptions, property damage, environmental damage, personal injury, and death
- Promotes safe digging practices through partnership with utilities including Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, SEMCO Energy, the Michigan Public Service Commission, and the Common Ground Alliance
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare April 2012 as Safe Digging Month in the state of Michigan.
Safe Digging Month
Last Action
Adopted
4/19/2012
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