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NC H748
Bill
Status
4/11/2017
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Millis
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AI Summary
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Transfers responsibility for receiving and maintaining reports of alleged violations of the Underground Damage Prevention Act from the Notification Center to the Underground Damage Prevention Review Board.
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Removes the Notification Center's role in contacting accused parties and administering violation reports, limiting its liability related to violation administration.
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Modifies excavation notice requirements to specify that location descriptions should not exceed "five adjoining addresses, whichever is less" instead of the previous standard.
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Changes emergency excavation notification from requiring "oral notice" to "notice" without specifying the method to the Notification Center.
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Establishes the Board's authority to receive violation reports, maintain records for at least four years, contact accused parties within 10 days, and establish a public awareness program regarding its functions.
Legislative Description
Underground Damage Prevention Act/Changes
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Environment, if favorable, Energy and Public Utilities
4/13/2017