WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has issued a notice called: Pipeline Safety: Advisory Bulletin on Preventing Excavation Damage During National Safe Digging Month and Beyond.
The notice was published in the Federal Register on April 21 by Linda Daugherty, Acting Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety.
Summary: PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to all owners and operators of gas and hazardous liquid pipeline facilities to highlight the critical importance of excavation damage prevention during periods of significant infrastructure growth. This bulletin emphasizes the need for adherence to the Common Ground Alliance best practices, accurate and timely locating, and proactive coordinat...