--- title: 319 Statute Summaries - What You Need to Know description: Summaries of a few 319 statutes. image: https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/319.png --- [![MOCS Full Color Horizontal](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MOCS%20Full%20Color%20Horizontal.png?width=400&height=150&name=MOCS%20Full%20Color%20Horizontal.png "MOCS Full Color Horizontal")](https://missouri-811.org/) - [HOMEOWNERS](https://missouri-811.org/homeowners/) - [EXCAVATORS](https://missouri-811.org/excavators/) - [UTILITY MEMBERS](https://missouri-811.org/members/) - [RESOURCES](https://missouri-811.org/resources/) - [FIELD EDUCATION & TRAINING](https://missouri-811.org/field-education-training/request-training/) - [ENFORCEMENT](https://missouri-811.org/enforcement/) - [MEETINGS & EVENTS](https://missouri-811.org/meetings-events/) - [ABOUT](https://missouri-811.org/about/) - [HOMEOWNERS](https://missouri-811.org/homeowners/) - [EXCAVATORS](https://missouri-811.org/excavators/) - [UTILITY MEMBERS](https://missouri-811.org/members/) - [RESOURCES](https://missouri-811.org/resources/) - [FIELD EDUCATION & TRAINING](https://missouri-811.org/field-education-training/request-training/) - [ENFORCEMENT](https://missouri-811.org/enforcement/) - [MEETINGS & EVENTS](https://missouri-811.org/meetings-events/) - [ABOUT](https://missouri-811.org/about/) Search Search - [811](tel:+811) - [811](tel:+811) Search Search ![319 Statute Summaries - What You Need to Know](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/319.png) Apr 29, 2024 12:03:47 PM | [Spring 2024](https://blog.missouri-811.org/the-scoop/tag/spring-2024) # 319 Statute Summaries - What You Need to Know Summaries of a few 319 statutes. Share - [mailto:?&subject=319%20Statute%20Summaries%20-%20What%20You%20Need%20to%20Know&body=319%20Statute%20Summaries%20-%20What%20You%20Need%20to%20Know%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.missouri-811.org%2Fthe-scoop%2F319-summaries)](mailto:?&subject=319%20Statute%20Summaries%20-%20What%20You%20Need%20to%20Know&body=319%20Statute%20Summaries%20-%20What%20You%20Need%20to%20Know%0A(https%3A%2F%2Fblog.missouri-811.org%2Fthe-scoop%2F319-summaries)) - - - #### 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. ![potholing](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/potholing.png?width=1899&height=895&name=potholing.png) --- --- #### 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. ![hit line-1](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/hit%20line-1.jpg?width=6000&height=4000&name=hit%20line-1.jpg) --- --- 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.  ![faded marks](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/faded%20marks.png?width=1024&height=767&name=faded%20marks.png) --- --- 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. ![Buried pipline copy-1](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Buried%20pipline%20copy-1.jpg?width=4032&height=4216&name=Buried%20pipline%20copy-1.jpg) --- --- #### Read the FULL Missouri Underground Facility Safety and Damage Prevention act HERE: [https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/2022/title-xxi/chapter-319/](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.* ![Missouri 811](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook%20Profile.png?width=70&name=Facebook%20Profile.png) ### Written By: Missouri 811 ## You May Also Like ### [![319 Statute Summaries - What You Need to Know](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/GoodLocates.jpg) *Apr 29, 2024 12:04:22 PM | Spring 2024* Understanding Marking Standards for Safe Digging](https://blog.missouri-811.org/the-scoop/understanding-marking-standards-for-safe-digging) ### [![319 Statute Summaries - What You Need to Know](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/MO811_TheScoop_Fall2024_OnlineVersion_AGCMOEssentialSafetyTraining.png) *Dec 6, 2024 12:01:32 PM | Fall 2024* FREE Highway & Roadway Safety Training Available Throughout Missouri](https://blog.missouri-811.org/the-scoop/free-highway-roadway-safety-training-available-throughout-missouri) ### [![319 Statute Summaries - What You Need to Know](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/MO811_TheScoop_Fall2024_OnlineVersion_PostIncidentReportImage1.png) *Dec 6, 2024 12:09:30 PM | Fall 2024* Keeping Missouri Safe: The Power of a Post-Incident Report](https://blog.missouri-811.org/the-scoop/keeping-missouri-safe-the-power-of-a-post-incident-report) [Learn More](https://www.example.com) [![Missouri 811_Logo_Full Color Reversed Stacked](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Missouri%20811_Logo_Full%20Color%20Reversed%20Stacked.png?width=1184&height=976&name=Missouri%20811_Logo_Full%20Color%20Reversed%20Stacked.png "Missouri 811_Logo_Full Color Reversed Stacked")](https://missouri-811.org) ## **PLACE A LOCATE REQUEST** [**CALL 811**](tel:811) Download the App: [![google-play-badge-1](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/google-play-badge-1.png "google-play-badge-1")](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.occ.mocs&hl=en_US&gl=US) [![Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US](https://blog.missouri-811.org/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US.png "Download_on_the_App_Store_Badge_US")](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/missouri-one-call-system/id1462376234) Office: 573.635.1818 824 Weathered Rock Rd Jefferson City, MO 65101 ## **Follow us on social media.** Stay informed on the latest news and regulation changes. **Always remember to place your locate requests at least 3 working days before you dig. 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