LSA #22-359

Rulemaking Docket

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Subject Matter of Rule

Adds definitions for re-mark, job extension, and second notice tickets; Modifies the procedural timeline for resolution of excavation damage cases; Requires a publicly available penalty schedule from the UPPAC; Defines two full working days in which an operator shall provide location information; Specifies the expiration date and time of 811 tickets; Requires markings indicating the size and type of underground facilities; Defines compliance methods for notifying excavators under IC 8-1-26-18(k); Defines the tolerance zone for facilities; and Requires positive response to excavators.

Rulemaking Status

1. Rule Development
2. Approval of Exception from Rulemaking Moratorium
3. Notice of Intent to Adopt a Rule
4. Approval of Fiscal and Financial Impact
5. Proposed Rule
6. Public Hearing and Public Comment
7. Final Rule
8. State Review
9. Effective Rule

Notices and Documents

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Comment Time Period

The public comment period on the proposed rule was open from May 24, 2023, to June 23, 2023.

How to submit Comments

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Public comments can be found here.

Public Hearing

On June 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., at the PNC Center, 101 West Washington Street, IURC Conference Center, Judicial Courtroom 224, Indianapolis, Indiana, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission held a public hearing regarding this rulemaking, RM 22-03, LSA 22-359.

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Relevant Scientific and Technical Findings

N/A