Session Block 3: 3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
The Impact of Overnotification on the 811 System
Overnotification and repeated ticket updates can place unnecessary strain on the 811 system, sending locators into the field to mark areas where no digging will occur. This session will discuss how more efficient use of the system can help reduce ticket volume, ease the burden on locating resources and improve safety. Through real-world examples, presenters will explore the impact of unnecessary notifications and repeated updates, along with practical steps organizations can take to improve their processes. The discussion will also address the importance of accurate facility records, quality locating and shared responsibility across stakeholders to help the system work more effectively.
Presenters: Jennifer Arroyo, One Call Concepts, Inc.
Moderator: Ricky Lewis, MRZ Solutions, LLC
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PHMSA Update
The Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is a U.S. Department of Transportation agency, responsible for developing and enforcing regulations for the safe, reliable, and environmentally sound transportation of energy and other hazardous materials. This session will provide an overview of PHMSA and its role in the protection of underground pipelines from excavation activity, as well as how your company can improve its safe digging practices and reduce damages to vital underground infrastructure.
Presenter: Hung Nguyen, PHMSA
Moderator: Michael Stein, BGE