Summary 319.026.7 - Potholing
Before excavation, the excavator must plan the best methods to confirm the facility’s horizontal and vertical locations, considering site conditions such as geology, accessibility, and paved surfaces. Hand or soft digging should be used when possible.
Summary 319.026.8 - Notification of Damages
If any underground facility is damaged or disturbed during excavation, the responsible person must notify Missouri 811. This includes damage to items used for protection. If a pipeline leaks hazardous liquid or gas due to damage, 911 must be contacted immediately.
Summary 319.026.6 - Requirements for Relocate Requests
Excavation can continue as long as the provided markings are visible. If an excavator is unable to begin excavation within ten working days, the excavator shall make a relocate request before beginning excavation. If the markings become unrecognizable, the excavator shall request a remarking. If remarking is required due to the excavator’s carelessness or unnecessary requests, the excavator may be charged.
Summary - 319.500 Pipeline Safety and Procedure
Statute 319.500 states that anyone who owns or operates pipelines that transport dangerous liquids must regularly provide reports to the Department of Natural Resources. The reports should include information such as the operator’s contact details, the location of the pipeline facilities, the characteristics of the pipelines, the products being transported, the manual for operating and maintaining the pipelines, an emergency response plan, recent pipeline tests and their results, and any other information that the department deems important. The purpose of these reports is to keep the state informed about the pipelines and their operations to ensure safety and preparedness.
Read the FULL Missouri Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention act HERE:
https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/2022/title-xxi/chapter-319/
Reviewed by the Public Service Commission (PSC) for use in the excavator education program.
