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Excavator Final Rule

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Determinations of Adequacy

Determinations of Adequacy State PHMSA Determination Alabama Adequate Alaska Inadequate Arizona Adequate Arkansas Adequate California Adequate...

Rule Language

49 CFR--PART 198

Subpart D—State Damage Prevention Enforcement Programs

198.51   What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?

198.53   When and how will PHMSA evaluate State damage prevention enforcement programs?

198.55   What...

Frequently Asked Questions

State Damage Prevention Law Enforcement Program Evaluations

What is the schedule of State program evaluations?The schedule of State program evaluations will be made available on this webpage as it is developed.

Where can I see PHMSA's progress in evaluating State programs?PHMSA's...

About Excavation Enforcement Final Rule

On July 13, 2015, the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced the issuance of a final rule to establish the process for evaluating State excavation damage prevention law enforcement programs and enforcing minimum Federal...