Bill > SB401

This bill amends the Arkansas Underground Facilities Damage Prevention Act by modifying notice requirements for excavation activities. The bill expands existing exemptions to the One Call Center notification process, specifically clarifying conditions under which excavators do not need to provide advance notice before digging. The key changes include adding a new subcategory for human-powered tools used within twelve inches of an operator's terminal, and maintaining existing exemptions for specialized equipment that can excavate without damaging underground facilities, such as water or air-powered vacuum systems. The bill also preserves existing exemptions for agricultural purposes, cemetery grave digging, and routine road maintenance by state or county departments. These modifications aim to provide more flexibility for certain low-risk excavation activities while still maintaining overall safety standards for underground facility protection. The changes appear designed to streamline notification requirements without compromising underground infrastructure safety.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb401&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R