S.D. Admin. R. 20:25:03:10.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 20:25:03:10.02 - Procedures for excavation near high profile underground facilities

Prior to the legal excavation start date and time, the operator shall communicate with the excavator if, based on information in the ticket, the operator believes a high profile underground facility is in close proximity to the excavation site. If it is determined by the operator that no high profile underground facility is at risk, the operator may allow the excavator to commence excavation without a site meeting. The excavator may proceed and excavate according to all other rules and statutes.

If the operator is either unable to clearly identify the specific excavation site or determines that the excavation site may be in close proximity to the high profile underground facility, the following steps shall be taken prior to the legal excavation start date and time:

(1) The operator and excavator shall conduct an on-site meeting at a mutually agreed upon time to verify the exact excavation site relative to the location of the high profile underground facility;

(2) No excavation activity may commence until the completion of the site meeting; and

(3) If a determination is made at the site meeting that excavation will be within 25 feet of the high profile underground facility, the operator may require that the operator be present during all excavation within 25 feet of the high profile underground facility. Failure of the excavator to comply is considered a violation and subject to all penalties according to applicable law.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:25:03:10.02

36 SDR 96, adopted November 19, 2009, effective 5/1/2010.

General Authority: SDCL 49-7A-4.

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-7A-2, 49-7A-5, 49-7A-8.