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Rulemaking: Changes to Oregon Dig Rules in 2025

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Updated 10/20/25 Several proposed rule changes have come before the Governance Committee and the Oregon Utility Notification Center Board of Directors in 2025. Here is a status report on what has been approved, what is pending, and what has been tabled: The following changes to Oregon Administrative Rules have been approved by the board and incorporated […]

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 […]

Thank you, Ryan Sandhu, for 8 years as Board Member!

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Ryan Sandhu served as an OUNC Board Member from February 2014 until June 2022, representing Special Districts. He was the Chair for the Executive Director’s Selection Committee, an active member with Publicity, Enforcement, Budget & Audit, and the Board of Directors Secretary for four years. Ryan’s constant professionalism and skillful communication has been cherished as […]

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 […]