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Rulemaking: Changes to Oregon Dig Rules in 2025

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The following seven rule changes are pending implementation in 2025, but the effective date for these changes has been postponed to the start of Safe Digging Month in April. Reducing ticket length from 45 days to 30 days. [amends OAR 952-001-0010 (23)] Adding hand digging, air cutting, vacuum excavation or hydro vacuum excavation to the […]

2024 Changes to Oregon Dig Rules Proposed

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The Oregon Utility Notification Center (OUNC) adopts rules that regulate the notification and marking of underground facilities to prevent damage to underground facilities. We want you to know about seven rule changes being proposed in 2024: Reducing ticket length from 45 days to 30 days. [amends OAR 952-001-0010 (23)] Adding hand digging, air cutting, vacuum […]

Safe Digging Month Reminds Oregonians to Contact 811 Before Digging

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Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 5, 2023 pdf for download Contacts: Josh Thomas, OUNC Executive Director [email protected], (503) 317-5007 Kandi Young, PUC Public Information Officer [email protected], (503) 551-5290 Aaron Corvin, Oregon OSHA Public Information Officer [email protected], (971) 718-6973 SAFE DIGGING MONTH REMINDS OREGONIANS TO CONTACT 811 BEFORE DIGGING SALEM, Ore. – In recognition […]

Oregonians Urged to Contact 811 Before Digging

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 Contact: Josh Thomas, Executive Director, Oregon Utility Notification Center 503-317-5007 | [email protected]    This Thursday, August 11 (8/11), is National 811 Day. Also known as National Safe Digging Day, the observance exists to raise awareness about contacting 811 before beginning a digging or excavation project. The Oregon Utility Notification Center, which oversees the statewide call […]