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1 working days after notification from the One Call Center, starting the
2 working day after the notification of intent to excavate is received, the
3 operator or contract locator shall identify the approximate location of the
4 facilities by field-marking on the surface by paint, dye, stakes, or any
5 other clearly visible marking which designates the horizontal course of the
6 facilities.
7 (ii) For the purpose of measuring working days, the
8 working day starts at 7:00 a.m. on each business day.
9 (B) If the operator has no facilities in the area, the
10 operator shall so inform the person proposing the activity, either by
11 contacting that person or by leaving such information at the site.
12 (3) When an underground facility is being located, the operator
13 shall furnish the excavator information which that identifies the approximate
14 center line, approximate or estimated depth, when known, and dimensions of
15 the underground facility.
16 (4)(A) The operator shall provide an electronic positive
17 response to the One Call Center before the expiration of the time provided in
18 subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section.
19 (B) The response required under subdivision (a)(4)(A) of
20 this section shall indicate whether or not and to what extent the operator is
21 able to provide the information required by subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this
22 section to respond to the notice from the excavator.
23 (5)(A) When excavating within the approximate location of an
24 underground facility, the excavator shall uncover the facility using a method
25 approved by the operator.
26 (B) No power-driven tools or Mechanized equipment shall
27 not be used without the express approval of the operator.
28 (C) The excavator shall confirm through the One Call
29 Center's electronic positive response system before excavation or demolition
30 that all operators have responded and that all facilities that may be
31 affected by the proposed excavation or demolition have been marked.
32 (D) The excavator may begin excavation or demolition
33 before the specified waiting period only if the excavator has confirmed that
34 all operators have responded with an appropriate electronic positive
35 response.
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(E) If the operator declares extraordinary circumstances,
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