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Reminder to call 811 before digging SALEM, Ore. – In time for spring gardening and home improvement projects, Governor Kate Brown proclaims April as “Oregon Dig Safely Month”. This serves as a reminder to all Oregon homeowners and contractors to call 811 before digging to have underground facilities, such as natural gas pipelines, electrical utilities,…

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…

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: As a part of the rulemaking process, the OUNC will welcome written or in person testimony on these proposed…

Media ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: April 5, 2023pdf for download Contacts: Josh Thomas, OUNC Executive [email protected], (503) 317-5007 Kandi Young, PUC Public Information [email protected], (503) 551-5290 Aaron Corvin, Oregon OSHA Public Information [email protected], (971) 718-6973 SAFE DIGGING MONTH REMINDS OREGONIANS TO CONTACT 811 BEFORE DIGGING SALEM, Ore. – In recognition of National Safe Digging Month, the…

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…